Connolly's Red Mills 'Confined' Handicap

Well held at Salisbury last time and without a win in recent starts, Arabian Cobra needs to put in a much better display than of late; suited by 6f on ground with give and acts on AW, with first-time cheekpieces the only real angle.

Outpaced from off the pace at Lingfield last time, Brazen Idol has done his best work at 6f on a sound surface; needs to find his form after two poor efforts, and there is form in there if he can return to his best.

Third at Carlisle last time, beaten only two lengths off a mark one pound higher than today, Harry's Halo has been knocking consistently on the door at five to six furlongs with cut in the ground; trainer in form and conditions look ideal, making him the one to beat.

Multiple placed efforts including second last time make Hint Of Humour a legitimate threat; well below his best at Newbury after anticipating the start, that effort can be excused and on his earlier form at this trip he retains a genuine chance — though most of his best form has come on AW.

Fourth last time at Catterick having been hampered at the start before staying on into the frame, Isle Of Lismore had excuses and the form reads better than it appears; first-time visor is worth noting and effective at 5f on good to soft — needs more, though the opposition here is modest.