Dapper Gee Gee Owners Handicap

Returning from a long absence after finding the start unhelpful at Southwell last time, where he was well beaten in a novice; effective over seven furlongs and dropping to today's shorter trip could suit; open to improvement and acts on sound going. The layoff is the key unknown.

Back to his best at Lingfield last time, landing a handicap by a neck off a 2lb lower mark, and the 2lb rise looks well within range for him here; effective at five to seven furlongs on any surface and fitted with first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces. One of the main dangers.

Top-rated here, drawing clear with the runner-up at Ffos Las last time before going down by a length and a half off his current mark; suited to five furlongs on any surface with a top course jockey aboard and first-time blinkers potentially sharpening the effort. The one to beat.

A step up at Lingfield last time when the headgear sparked him, beaten 2¼ lengths off a mark 3lb higher; back on a lower mark now with first-time cheekpieces applied and fast AW going that suits. Inconsistent of late but holds a live chance here.

Three consecutive unplaced efforts are a concern, the latest at Doncaster where being drawn on the wrong side cost him; effective at five to six furlongs on AW but a trainer currently without a strike and a brief break to freshen up make this a hard proposition. A significant upturn in form is required.