Champagne Pommery Brut Rose Handicap Stakes

Falcon Nine has been runner-up three times in his last six starts, most recently 11 days ago, and arrives fit and well-handicapped on our rating; he has experience over today's trip and conditions, and from stall seven carries 135 lb.

Samra Star arrives here on the back of a win last time out and a second before that, boasting experience over today's trip and conditions; the main risk is that eighth earlier in her recent form hints at some inconsistency.

Toy Soldier has shown real consistency at this level, finishing second in two of his last six starts, and he returns in good order just 18 days after his last outing — experience over today's trip and going is a further asset. The risk is he remains yet to win in recent starts.

Gemini Man ran second last time out in a pleasing return to form, though a pulled up effort two starts back is a concern; he has run over today's trip and going, and his two wins in his last six starts suggest he retains ability, but 130 lb is a stern test.

Miners Gamble has run over today's trip and going before and, returning on a sharp 13-day turnaround, is fit enough to go close; our rating of 57 ranks him fourth of the seven, though winless in his last six starts, that lack of a win is the clear concern.