Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Handicap

Won twice over 7f for Karl Burke as a 2yo; not much to celebrate since but his stable debut in January (C&D) wasn't without hope and he's now 10lb lower; not solid but a big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

Overcame an awkward start to win a 16-runner handicap at Ayr in good style in July (6f, good to soft); unplaced twice since but suspicion remains that she is still well treated; whether this will set up favourably for her remains to be seen.

Went close on his seasonal return at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm); backwards steps since then and losing run looks set to continue.

Tumbled down the weights this year and looks poised to capitalise soon judged on his C&D second last week, a run where he didn't enjoy a clean passage; due to be 1lb higher from the weekend; strong claims down in class.

He was recording his third C&D win of the year when getting the better of Bazball 11 days ago; this looks a stronger race but he's respected nevertheless under a 4lb penalty (1lb ahead of the handicapper).