Fly High Faye Nickels Handicap

Won this race last year from a 2lb lower mark. Handicapper has largely had his measure since, though he did go close from that same winning mark at Hamilton in June. Acts on any ground, but looks weighted right up to the ceiling of his abilities at present.

2-27, with both his wins being over C&D on good/good to firm ground. Handicapper has had his measure in recent starts, but he wasn't too far away from 1lb higher last time at Doncaster and he looks to have claims again today.

The latest of his five wins was at Navan (5f, yld/soft) in October from 2lb higher and he has already shown this season that he can compete from several pounds higher than this, so he does look well handicapped if he can run up to the best of his ability. Not ruled out.

Has finished runner-up in a couple of maidens over this trip (on good/soft ground) and produced his best effort to date at Doncaster last time, when trying to make all. 5lb rise for that looks tough enough to handle for this handicap debut, though the fact that connections opt to go down this route suggests that his mark could be fair.

Was runner-up from today's mark at Beverley (5f, good to soft) a few days ago and won at that venue on good to firm from 1lb higher last year. Capable, though inconsistent, at this level, so he would have claims if you could be confident that he can repeat that recent effort.

His three turf wins have been on good or good to firm ground, though he has performed well enough in the forecast conditions. 2lb higher than when scoring at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in May, but could be more competitive today than on each of his last two outings over C&D.

Another whose winning turf form has been on good or faster ground and he is clearly not as effective when it is slower. There was further evidence of that at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last time and from the same mark he looks up against it here.

Won for the first time on turf at his 17th attempt at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in May when 1lb lower. Comfortably held from higher marks since, but acts on this ground and looks interesting with headgear fitted if that can help him produce something like his best.

Came good on his second start this term when winning at Doncaster (6f, soft) and again ran well after a 6lb rise when a 2L runner-up at Hamilton (6f, good) last time. Now dropped to this stiff 5f and from the same mark he could again go very well.

0-10 but has been knocking on the door lately and was runner-up at both Hamilton (5f, good) and Catterick (6f, good to soft) on his last two starts. Acts with cut in the ground and from the same mark he can again be competitive.

Forecast conditions are looking good for this filly, who sees out 6f and is well handicapped on her best form. Looking to be coming back to something like her best at Chepstow last time and she has each-way claims in a slightly stronger contest.

His 2015 win in this race is one of just two from 40 starts. Both of those have been on good ground, though he does act with cut. However, recent form leaves plenty to be desired and the only temptation to back him today would be if the market speaks in his favour.