Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap

Winless in recent starts but suited by this trip and handles any ground; beaten over 6l at Epsom last time off a demanding mark, so a response to form is required, though the conditions here are likely sharp enough to suit.

Back to form at Thirsk last time, going down by just three-quarters of a length off a mark 1lb higher than here; front-running 5f performer on a sound surface, operating just 1lb above last winning level and top-rated in the field — the one to beat, with the short break no concern.

Below par figures and bottom-ranked in the field; shaped at Thirsk last time as though the drop in trip found him out, beaten 2l, and he really needs 7f or a proper stamina test to be seen at his best — combination of top handler and jockey is the main asset.

Has shown he can win off this rating when putting it together, effective at 5f and 6f; went too hard in front at Epsom last time and was well beaten as a result, though a trainer cold of late adds to the doubts about a quick turnaround to form.

Landed a race at Thirsk by a short-head off a mark 3lb lower, and ran to form up in class last time when sixth beaten 3l, back on the same rating here; effective at 5f on any surface though best with cut, and still competitively weighted.