Kronenbourg 1664 Handicap

Placed on debut in a C&D maiden (good to soft) in August 2024, but low key on final two starts for Adrian Keatley; always behind, off a 506-day absence, on recent stable/handicap debut at Newcastle (6f); now 3lb lower.

Ex Irish; heavily supported and fared better in newly applied cheekpieces (now discarded) at Southwell (7f; 9-2, third of 11) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip for this return to turf; place chance.

Showed a likeable attitude to get off the mark on turf at the 18th attempt at Hamilton (5f, good; Wee Mary fourth) on Friday evening; escapes a penalty for that and Mohammed Tabti is able to claim his 5lb allowance here; equally effective at 6f-7f; obvious chance.

Eight-race maiden who has dropped 11lb in the weights since introduced to handicapping; attracted market support when a creditable fourth to Irish Dancer at Catterick (5f, good) last week; return to 6f should suit; dangerous to dismiss.

Lightly raced 4yo; was doing her best work in the closing stages when third over C&D (good to firm; 12-1) a fortnight ago; her trainer Jim Goldie saddles three runners with Lauren Young switching to Doon The Glen; consult the market.