Wilfred Underwood Memorial Handicap

Fourth at Ripon last time, running to something close to his mark over the right distance and surface, and connections have a strong record in this event; the inconsistency in his recent profile is the reservation, but he warrants respect as a genuine danger.

Front-runner who set a strong pace here last time but couldn't sustain it over 6f, going under by 2 lengths off this exact mark; first-time hood might help him settle better, but the wide draw in stall 8 and an inconsistent profile give reason for caution.

Encouraging fifth at Carlisle last time, beaten 2.25 lengths off a mark 2lb higher than today after a patchy run of form, suggesting a return to his better level; he handles fast ground over today's distance, and is the one to beat if he can build on that effort.

Below form at Thirsk last time, beaten over 6 lengths, and her recent record is unreliable; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces suggest connections are searching for the right combination, though the trainer is without a win in the last fortnight and more improvement is required.

Usually held up and has shown solid form when things click over today's trip on fast ground; pulled too hard and was never a factor at Redcar last time, beaten over 6 lengths, and doubts persist about whether he always gives his full effort under pressure.