Roxy Ball Room Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Previously showing good form at this sort of level, Venezuelan carries course and distance experience on a sound surface and now tries a first-time visor; the worry is a below-par effort here last time and the sense that he can be a little reluctant to give his best.

Beaten 6½ lengths here last time, Midnight Rumble remains competitive at this level — our figures rate him second in the field — though this 16f is a real test of stamina; without a win in recent starts, the concern is that he keeps finding one or two too good.

Placed three times in a row at this distance, Solar Pass has been consistently near the front and now wears first-time cheekpieces for a top course handler on a sound surface; her habit of coming up just short when it matters is the concern.

Three wins in his last six starts include a success here last time off a 4lb lower mark, and Shipshape has been admirably consistent; first-time cheekpieces are added, but our speed figure lags well behind the principals and he faces a stiffer task at this higher mark.

Landing a handicap by a head at Bath last time off a 2lb lower mark, Curran showed a marked upturn in form and tops our figures; he handles the course, distance and going well and his trainer is in good shape — he is the one to beat.