Switch to front-running tactics produced an upturn in fortunes, winning a classified stakes by a wide margin at Ripon (1¼m, soft) 3 weeks ago. Clearly improved a good deal and not without hope back in handicap company if able to lead again.

Dual scorer in 2025 who bounced back to winning ways when taking 10-runner classified event over C&D (good) last month. Didn't get going in time back on softer ground at Chepstow 8 days later so percentage call is to look elsewhere.

Veteran who hasn't won for over 5 years but arrives in good order, third of 10 at this course (1½m, good) last month. Record on the level for these connections now 0-21 so will most likely find a few too strong once again.

Finally got off the mark back in a handicap in 6-runner event at Chepstow (1¼m, soft) just over 3 weeks ago, responding well to the refitting of cheekpieces and a positive ride. Nudged up 4 lb and he could kick on now up and running.

Standout effort when third on handicap debut here (1½m, soft) in June. A pair of next-time-out winners emerged from that race but he's offered little all 3 starts since. First run for yard after leaving Ralph Beckett (5,000 gns) and first-time cheekpieces are reached for.

Southwell maiden winner in October 2024 but has largely struggled in handicaps since. Suffered a nasty incident on the first bend making his return/yard debut when slipping up at Thirsk last month and ran poorly returned to the all-weather at Kempton last week. Cheekpieces reapplied.

Placed twice on all-weather at Lingfield earlier in the year but below par in recent starts.

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 4 outings.