Stablemate By AGMA Carlisle Bell Handicap

Seventh last time off 86 — 1lb higher than today — Persuasion ran to her level and the switch back to a mile is a genuine positive given her 7f profile; acts on any ground. The main risk is that she has been below her best in recent starts and needs to recapture earlier form.

Found wanting over 10f last time when sixth at the top of the weights, Lexington Jet drops to a more suitable trip here and clearly enjoys getting out in front; three wins in his last six on good and AW. Our figures rank him fourteenth, though, and the drop back to preferred conditions is the main selling point.

Keen and raced off the pace last time at York where she ran down the field, Billyb is usually held up and needs things to unfold more favourably here; effective from 7-10f, acts on a range of surfaces. A clear rebound from that effort is required and she gets first-time cheekpieces.

Previously in fine shape with three placings from four starts, Altareq was well below par when well beaten at York most recently — unable to get into the race from off the pace. A top jockey and prior form over a mile on a sound surface give him strong credentials if that run is discounted.

Landed a 7-8f handicap at Carlisle last time with authority off a 3lb lower mark, finishing well under pressure — Priapos has two wins in his last five starts and handles any ground. The yard is in good heart and first-time cheekpieces add interest; stepping up 3lb is the only reservation.