Always Trying Racing Syndicate Handicap

Best efforts for Richard Hannon read well at this level but hasn't got a lot going for current yard and others are safer.

Six-time turf winner who has threatened further honours this year, with three successive seconds in 5f handicaps; dropped in from a tricky draw last time at Newcastle and ended up with too much to do; respected.

Chance on his winning form at Beverley (5f, good; 3lb lower) in April but below that level since, especially last time; has to get back on track.

Second at Beverley last time in a 5f race he does well in and was perhaps unlucky not to have gone really close; well handicapped and does like a stiff finish.

Ran his best race of the year when upped to 6f at Hamilton last month but then trailed home at York having reportedly lost his action; can be hard to predict.