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Showed signs of a return to form when beaten 7 lengths here last time, a better effort than some preceding runs, and he handles today's distance and ground; off a 61-day break now, and he will need to produce more than that previous run to genuinely threaten.

Landed two races in his last five starts and his trainer is in good form, making him interesting; well below par last time where he was never involved, and today's step down in trip back to a mile is a question mark given his record so far on faster ground.

Below his best when beaten 5 lengths at York last time, something of an underperformance, and more is needed to get involved here; his mark has been easing and he handles today's distance and surface well, while a top course jockey adds appeal.

Hit the line strongly at this course and distance last time, going down by the narrowest of margins off a mark just 1lb lower than today, and she deserved better; first-time cheekpieces, a course she clearly handles well, and a consistent placed record all point her way.

Ran to form at Wetherby last time, beaten just over 2 lengths off a mark a pound higher than today, and he loves to dominate from the front over 8f on any ground; first-time cheekpieces and a top course trainer add interest, though his recent profile suggests more is still needed.