Global Harvester Handicap

Held to form last time, going down by just 2l off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and Pisanello is well suited to 8-10f on any going; a hold-up style should allow him to pick off rivals late in a 12f contest, and the mark looks workable. Without a win in recent starts is the straightforward caveat.

Returned to form with a 5l third in a handicap on his most recent start, Ottoman has found his conditions here in 10-12f on a sound surface and the first-time cheekpieces could extract more; he is interesting if he reproduces that effort. Yet to win in recent starts is the concern.

Landing a classified race at Ffos Las by 4l just two days ago in a manner that left something in reserve, Pureis King arrives here in excellent form; effective at 10f on good ground and top of our rankings. A quick turnaround and penalty are the only reservations against a horse clearly in his best form.

Landed a handicap here last time off a mark 4lb lower, overcoming a slow start to assert with something to spare, and Clipsham Noble stays a broad range from 8 to 12f on a variety of surfaces; a trainer in good form adds confidence. Up 4lb now so the task is slightly tougher, and he usually needs to come from behind.

Consistently held in recent outings and without a credible performance in UK company, Abila has experience of today's distance and going; she seemed suited by longer trips in France, but was comfortably beaten last time here and the figures offer little encouragement.