Has some smart form including a fifth in the Windsor Castle and while he isn't progressing continues to put in consistent performances. May be vulnerable at this distance.
Progressive in winning two of his last three with heavy ground a valid excuse for the defeat. Up in grade and trip but won latest start with plenty to spare and likely more to come.
Close fifth in York Listed race on her second start but well below that in two runs since. Interesting if bouncing back on handicap debut but others look more reliable propositions.
240,000gns Showcasing filly who was below the promise of her first two starts when hanging badly over this C&D. Represents last year's winning stable but doesn't look on a tempting mark on handicap debut.
Royal Applause filly who has progressed on each run so far. Acts well here but this does need another step forward off this mark on handicap debut.
Forecasts
Hold Still (11/4), Fume (7/2), Sosume (9/2), Glorious Charmer (6/1), Tin Hat (6/1), Intricate (12/1), Spell (16/1), Redemptive (20/1)
Glorious Charmer has shaped as though he has more to offer now up in trip and is certainly moving in the right direction. He should go close along with Sosume who is reliable and also taken to improve at this distance. HOLD STILL showed nice improved form over this C&D on handicap debut and just got too far back, he gets a narrow verdict in a tight contest.