Lubricators Handicap

C&D winner last year and returns off a 3lb lower mark than that win. Suggested a return to form could be imminent at Newbury last time and probably won't mind softer ground. Jockey has a 16.67% strike-rate when riding for this yard and no surprise to see him go close here.

Ran a poor race on debut for this yard at Newbury last time out and his sole win to date came over a fair bit further than this when he was in much better form.

Won twice over this trip in similar conditions in his career but well beaten last time out when a short-priced favourite off this career high equalling mark. Been given some time to recover from that effort and a little more improvement not ruled out so could run well.

Rattled off a four-timer two years ago but not won since. Back down below his last winning mark for the first time now and just about gets his optimum conditions here but he has to bounce back. Useful 3lb claimer in the saddle.

Improved over the winter to win at Newcastle over this trip and proved effective on soft ground when winning at Yarmouth two starts back but had very little to spare there and struggled last time at Wolverhampton. Not without a place chance and yard in good form.

Beaten out of sight on five starts for this yard and plenty to prove at present and seemingly better over 6f.

Ran okay in a trio of maidens with his best effort coming at Pontfract on the third of those starts but struggled on handicap debut last time and he's been a shade disappointing on his two soft ground starts; bit to prove.