Beverley Annual Badgeholders Handicap

Consistent of late with a placed effort five days ago, beaten five lengths in a handicap — stays well at 12-16f with the best form coming on the all-weather, though acts on good ground too; first-time visor applied and worth consideration, yet to win.

Landed a handicap from recent starts but has been out of form in the last three outings, most recently below par when returning to turf — still 3lb above the last winning mark and now wears blinkers for the first time; effective at 12-14f on a sound surface and a revival is possible.

On a mark 2lb lower than when last landing a race, this is the second run after a wind operation and should come on considerably for the experience — a genuine out-and-out stayer suited by 2m-plus, acts on this ground, and our rating puts the selection at the head of this field; first-time blinkers could help.

Held up by the way things unfolded last time, beaten two lengths here off the same mark — a veteran who has dropped considerably in the weights over time and has a proven track record at this course; trainer in form and stays 12f on any going, the penultimate run hinted at a revival.

Placed here last time beaten three lengths but appeared to find the test insufficiently demanding — wears first-time blinkers and has limited miles on the clock for this type of race; effective between 7f and 9f on the all-weather, and while without a win, there is some scope for improvement.