Sea Deer Handicap

Lingfield maiden winner in January who showed turf was no problem when fourth, despite pulling hard, on good to firm at Newbury (7f) in July; posted a solid third in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; soft ground would be an unknown but still needs considering with Oisin Murphy retaining the ride.

Won off 3lb higher at Newmarket (6f, good) just over a year ago so of interest from a handicapping perspective; good third of ten over that C&D (good to soft) on his last completed start but was pulled out at Sandown last time on account of soft conditions, the third time he's been scratched for that reason.

Bright start when placed in three qualifying runs, including when making all at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March; has found life tougher in handicaps and was gelded after finishing 24l adrift at York in June; off since and needs to rediscover that initial form; would be a player if he does; first-time tongue-tie.

Dual winner who won a maiden on soft ground at Redcar for Karl Burke last May; patchy form since winning a Wolverhampton handicap (also 6f, AW) in March and he left George Boughey for 17,000gns after trailing in last of five at Nottingham (5f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie/blinkers) in July; headgear removed for this stable debut.

All starts on AW or sound turf; off the mark at the ninth attempt when winning a Southwell maiden (6f, AW) one month ago and similar form, despite not looking to quite get home, when third in a 7f Kempton handicap (AW) a fortnight ago; drop back to 6f should help and acts on turf but soft ground would raise a question.