Thirsk Racecourse Ideal Conference & Events Venue Handicap Stakes (Div II)

Stanley Spencer shaped with plenty of promise when second two starts back, and his experience over today's trip and going, combined with a rating of 85 that ranks him among the chief dangers, makes him a serious threat; the risk is that he comes into this yet to win in recent starts.

Obelix posted a win five starts back and arrives here fit on 24 days' rest, with experience over today's trip and our rating placing him at the head of this nine-runner field; the worry is that he has managed just one victory in his last six starts.

Capital Guarantee won three starts back but has finished sixth in two outings since, suggesting he blows hot and cold; he has run over today's distance and going, carries 133 lb from stall eight, and 21 days between runs leaves fitness an open question.

Midnight Strike shaped well when third last time out, and a winner three starts back, he arrives in decent nick after 34 days off with experience of today's trip and going to call on; the risk is that he has been in and out of form in recent starts.

Winner three starts back, Mr King returns on a quick 14-day turnaround carrying 132 lb from stall one, with experience over today's trip an asset; the fifth last time out leaves something to prove, but he shaped well enough to hold interest at his best.