Choice Training Handicap

Won clearly last time, taking a handicap by four lengths off an 8lb lower mark — a performance that underlines a progressive profile. Effective at five or six furlongs on quick ground, he is a serious threat here; the 8lb rise is the only real question.

Back to his best last time, winning by two lengths off a 5lb lower mark — and today's first-time cheekpieces add another angle. Suited by five furlongs on quick ground, he is a clear threat, though the penalty now raises the bar.

Below her best at Sandown last time despite having every opportunity, beaten four lengths — that run can be overlooked given an inconsistent season overall. She favours making the running and handles the conditions, with first-time tongue-tie applied today; a lengthy winless run is the concern.

Fourth last time, beaten four lengths and simply running to form — honest but winless in recent starts, and his turf form has never reached the level he shows on the all-weather. First-time cheekpieces applied today, and he's back below the mark from which he last landed a race; difficult to recommend.

Returning from 99 days off with a trainer in good form, effective at this trip on quick ground and rated first on our assessment. Last time he burned too freely from the front and was well beaten for it; if he moderates that tendency, he looks difficult to pass.