JenningsBet In Hastings Apprentice Handicap (Hands And Heels Race) (Racing Excellence Series)

Placed in five of his seven starts, including when narrowly beaten at Goodwood (6f, good; same mark) in August; wasn't at his best when adopting front-running tactics latest but no track issues so could have a positive role to play in new cheekpieces.

Gained her third win of the year at Leicester (5f, good; from a 4lb lower mark) on penultimate start; less competitive in a stronger race at Bath (5f) subsequently but this rates as a more realistic assignment.

Kempton winner (6f; from 5lb lower) in August; moderately progressive form came to an abrupt end on heavy ground at Salisbury (6f; favourite) latest, and it is a legitimate concern that his three best efforts have been on AW; cheekpieces added to regular tongue-tie.

Soft-ground course winner (6f); added to that tally when scrambling home at Windsor (5f, good to firm) in July; less productive in two subsequent starts so arrives with enough to prove; others more obvious.

Consistent since July, winning at Chepstow (5f, soft; from 6lb lower) early last month; beaten favourite latest but even a basic reproduction of that C&D third (Antiphon second) should have him bang there; Kyle McHugh's 5lb claim is helpful.