Kinlay Hostel Handicap Steeplechase

Soldante showed a win two starts back but has otherwise been placed or just outside — consistent without being dominant. Has experience on today's going and ran just six days ago, so freshness may be a question carrying 169 lb.

Ira Hayes arrives with solid recent form — a winner three starts back and second two starts back — and has experience of today's trip and conditions, carrying 168 lb; the concern is his trainer's barren run of 0/27 in the last fortnight.

Winning last time out gives Journey So Far a live chance, but 65 days off the track and a trainer without a winner in 30 recent attempts are significant concerns; he has run over today's trip and going before, though a hefty 168 lb burden further complicates matters.

Kings Jet arrives with strong recent form — a win and a second in his last five starts — and has experience of today's trip and going, while 30 days since his last run suggests he comes here fresh; the concern is two consecutive non-completions heading into this.

Pulled up last time and ranked 16 of 18 on our figures, Lawful Ruler is hard to fancy at the weights despite a win three starts back; experience on today's going is the one genuine plus.