Hogmanay Ball At Western House Hotel Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

In good form having won over C&D in August (good) and finished runner-up on his two subsequent outings, latest at Redcar last month (1m2f, good); ground a concern for he has never run on going softer than good and was withdrawn on account of the going (good to soft) at Doncaster earlier this month.

Has won twice at Hamilton this season (1m3f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and beaten a neck when fourth of five in a blanket finish there last week (1m4f, soft); not run up to his best two previous tries at 1m2f, but wouldn't rule out.

Dual winner for Simon and Ed Crisford; stays 1m2f well but has yet to run on soft ground; bought for 7,500gns in July and well beaten in his three starts since.

Ex-Ralph Beckett; only win was over 1m at York in October 2023 (soft); best run this term when second at Doncaster last month (1m2f, good) but a bit disappointing since.

Suited by plenty of give in the ground and comes here in good form having won two of his last three races, both here, first over 1m2f on good, latest over 1m on soft (won by 4.25l); up 8lb but looks the one to beat.