Absolut Vodka Apprentice Handicap

His last two wins came over C&D last May and he's been beaten just a neck over 1m here on his last two starts; runs off the same mark as last week (on soft; due a 2lb rise) and can be bang there once more.

Course winner who was beaten by a short head at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) last time; she excels at Hamilton and has never won over a trip this short, but her surplus stamina may be no bad thing given the testing conditions.

Made it three course wins from his last four starts when scoring over C&D (soft) nine days ago; came clear with an in-form runner-up last time and this rejuvenated 7yo may well take a 4lb penalty in his stride.

Kept on for close fifth over C&D (good) in August then got off the mark at the ninth attempt at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) last month, when he was clear with one who has won his next two starts; respected up 4lb.

Inconsistent filly who was tailed off at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago and is unproven on soft/heavy ground; however, she's won two of her seven starts this year (1m3f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and isn't written off.