Chris, Aleah And Ellanna Family Day Out Handicap

Landed a novice here by the narrowest of margins last month, showing tenacity despite running freely early; there's scope for more on handicap debut, though settling over the extra furlong will be key.

Well beaten in Listed company abroad on his most recent outing, he returns after four months off wearing a hood for the first time; front-running ability on the AW may prove useful if the trainer's current form carries over, but ring rust is a concern.

Two recent wins in his last five starts show he has the ability to threaten at this level, but last time out he was comprehensively held after being sent to the front too soon and may need to settle better; a 1lb reduction in the weights is slight.

A tardy start left him covering too much ground when fourth last time — a run that warrants overlooking; effective on today's distance and going, and with a fine attitude and scope for more, he stands out on our figures as the one to beat.

Won three starts back at a slightly lower official mark, and the return to 9f here looks like a positive after stamina appeared stretched over the longer trip last time; she acts well on today's going and warrants respect if on a retrieval run.