Stand In What You Stand For Handicap

Fourth beaten two lengths off a mark just 1lb higher than today last time out, showing a return to form after two wins earlier in the season; enjoys making the running, acts on soft and good to firm at 7-9f, and a trainer in good form makes this a leading contender.

Has landed three times in recent starts and clearly retains ability, but finished well beaten — over nine lengths — last time off today's same mark; likes to set the pace and acts at 9-12f on good and the artificial surface — excuses are noted and a return to that better form cannot be ruled out.

Placed when clear second, having gone to the front and been beaten three lengths at Doncaster last time off a mark just 1lb higher than today; acts at 7f on good to soft and good to firm, and kept on well when tested — a solid threat if reproducing that level.

Two consecutive runner-up finishes in handicaps, including beaten two lengths off a mark just 1lb lower than today, point to a horse in good order; acts at 6-8f on good, good to firm and the artificial surface, and though the trainer's recent strike rate is modest and first-time cheekpieces are a new factor, the form profile marks this as the one to beat.

Yet to score in three starts and was beaten seven lengths in a novice at Carlisle last time; the handicap mark leaves scope to progress and a step up to 10f is likely to suit, with the lightly raced profile leaving scope for better.