Reecer Group Handicap

Third and second in recent starts, he posted another fair effort at Bath, going under by 3 1/2l over a shorter trip off this same mark; the cheekpieces are new, he acts on this ground, and he has more to show at this trip — a genuine contender.

Went down by the narrowest of margins here last time out, beaten a neck off a mark just 1lb lower than today's; he handles this ground, suits 7/8f, and with blinkers on for the first time, he heads this field on our ratings and looks the one to beat.

Beaten 10l at Pontefract last time, out of contention throughout from the rear; the mark is dropping steadily, though the form gives little cause for confidence, and while blinkers are applied today and the trip suits on any ground, he has a lot to find.

Second over this course and distance last time, going under by just 1 1/4l off this same mark; she acts on good ground, landed a race here earlier in the season, and the new blinkers could give her an extra edge — a clear danger.

Well below form at Brighton last time, beaten 6l, and without a win to his name in recent starts; he is better suited to an all-weather surface, so this turf outing on good to firm is a query, even with a tongue-tie and visor applied for the first time.