Stella Artois Handicap

C&D winner back down to his last winning mark here and won't mind that rain that has arrived. May have needed the run here last time out and solid claims from a nice draw.

Ran well in a decent handicap at York last year but would probably like to see faster ground to be seen at his best and needs to shake off a couple of below par efforts this term. Opposable from his wide draw.

Has been in good form since joining this yard and 5f on soft ground is right up his street. Still feasibly handicapped and has drawn well so not dismissed in his bid for a double after winning at Haydock last time out.

Probably a little better over 6f than this trip and never scored off a mark this high but has been running well throughout 2017 and has decent each-way claims with a talented apprentice in the saddle.

Has won seven times in his career and got back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton last time. Still on a workable mark if back to his very best.

In good form this season without getting his head in front but softer conditions probably not ideal and he may struggle from his wide draw.

May have needed his run at Thirsk on comeback and has won at this course three times before. Dropped to a very lenient mark if back to his best but does have another short absence to overcome. Has his second start for this yard.

Has worked her way back down to her last winning mark now and not beaten far at Lingfield last week. Softer conditions underfoot may not be to her liking though and possibly best watched this time.

Five wins from 47 starts and recorded a C&D success back in 2013. Produced a good run from out of the handicap at Epsom a couple of starts back and this jockey booking is an obvious positive but he hasn't backed that up in two subsequent outings and didn't travel particularly well last time. Very well-handicapped on old form but losing run now stands at 15.

Has won twice on the AW since joining this yard and only narrowly touched off when returned to turf last time out. May not appreciate the rain that has arrived here though.

Has been in good form of late but has always looked better on the AW and the draw has gone against him this time around. Likely to struggle from out of the handicap.