Much improved after 6 months off on his handicap debut when bagging 10-runner event at Southwell (11f) last month and ran at least as well under a penalty when third of 12 at Wolverhampton (1½m). Steps up in trip sporting first-time blinkers and he can improve further.

Stoutly-bred filly improved on her first try at this trip when second of 9 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 33 days ago, clear of rest. Player again after 2 lb rise.

Upped her game when fifth at Wolverhampton on handicap debut and was unlucky not to go closer still upped in trip when a half-length third of 6 there (1¾m, 22/1) 32 days ago, nearest at the finish after lacking a clear run. Has since left James Ferguson and interesting for new yard.

Offered little in trio of 1¼m qualifying runs but showed a little bit more sent handicapping (in first-time cheekpieces) when a length third of 4 (17/2) at Bath (1¾m, firm) 8 days ago. Even longer trip here will suit.

Won twice from 3 starts on the Flat at Bath in 2025 but has mostly disappointed since returning from a winter break (including over hurdles).

Not beaten far when fourth at Wolverhampton in June but well below that level all 3 starts since. Makes polytrack debut.

Five-time winner on the Flat in Germany but hasn't offered much over hurdles for current yard this year and it's been a similar story returned to this sphere on his last 2 outings.

Well beaten in 3 qualifying runs but probably worth a betting check upped to a staying trip for her handicap debut.

Brought along steadily but came in last of 8 in nursery at Chelmsford (1m) in November on final run for Jack Channon. At least offered a little bit to work on when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 33 days ago but more will be required again.