Coral Golden Rewards Shaker Handicap

Knocking at the door of late, including over C&D, and ran well at this meeting 12 months ago; out of the weights and needs a clear personal best to take this.

Saw off 15 rivals when winning the 3yo C&D handicap at this meeting 12 months ago (good to firm); added a Class 2 handicap at Haydock last September and he's only 3lb higher today; beaten four times this season but he's run crackers on each occasion, latterly keeping on well in a Sandown Group 3; looks rock solid to run well.

Her three handicap wins have all come over C&D on good ground or slower; it was only a 0-88 that she won here on her reappearance in May but she fairly bolted up, easing her way into contention from well off the pace and skipping clear inside the final furlong; reverted to front-running in an Ayr Listed event last month but overdid things and dropped away late on; 11lb higher than for May's win but still a strong contender if the ground doesn't dry out too much.

Beaten a nose in a similar C&D handicap 12 months ago (front two clear); better than ever when winning at Southwell on her return in March but looked in the handicapper's grip before appearing to show marked improvement when second in a York Listed event 17 days ago (5f, good to firm); she should still be a contender despite a 9lb hike if that form is taken at face value, but others have more pressing claims.

Did well for Robert Cowell last year, winning a handicap at Chester's May meeting and a Beverley Listed event (both 5f; good and good to firm but handles any ground); has not quite hit those heights this year but he's slipped in the weights and should give it a good go from the front.