Graham + Sibbald And Neilsons Handicap Stakes

Thornaby Pearl arrives on the back of a win last time out and a second before that, bringing smart recent momentum into this; he has experience of today's trip and conditions, and the main risk is whether 139 lb blunts his finishing effort.

Winless in her last six starts despite three runner-up finishes, Thunderstorm Katie has struggled to convert and ranks fifth of six on our figures; she has run over today's distance and going before, and 20 days since her last outing leaves her reasonably fresh, but she remains hard to fancy at these weights.

Peregrine Falcon has shown consistent placing ability, finishing third last time out and third and second in recent starts, and she has experience of today's trip and conditions — though winless in her last five, the chief concern is whether she can finally convert that placed form into something more.

Golden Havana has been a model of consistency, placing second three times in his last six starts, and he has experience of today's distance and going — drawn in stall three carrying 135 lb, he is the one to side with, albeit still seeking that elusive first win.

South Parade shaped with a shade of promise when fourth three starts back, has run over today's trip and going, and our rating of 66 suggests she's capable of threatening here — yet winless in her last six starts and a trainer firing at just 3% lately are real negatives.