Talk Sport Radio Handicap Stakes

Winless in his last six starts, Ararat nonetheless shaped with promise when third three starts back, and he returns on a quick turnaround of 11 days with distance-and-going experience in his favour; the main risk is recapturing that form after two below-par efforts since.

Winless in his last five starts, Chilly Breeze at least showed renewed purpose with a runner-up finish last time out just 11 days ago, and he has experience of today's distance and going; the weight of 135 lb and a rating edging below his official mark may count against him here.

Third two starts back on suitable conditions gives Dark Rosa a foothold here, and drawn in stall two she returns after just 13 days carrying 135 lb, yet to win in recent starts but her profile — including experience over today's trip and going — makes her our pick.

Flag Carrier shaped with promise when second four starts back, and with distance and going experience in his favour, he returns fit on 14 days' rest — though winless in his last five starts, his recent sixth-place finishes suggest he needs to find a significant step up.

Benavente shaped well when third three starts back and went one better with a recent win, bringing strong claims on experience over today's trip and going; the main concern is a 129-day absence since that victory.