HWFA Williams Handicap

Run creditably the last twice, latest when third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 20 days ago. 1 lb lower now and looks ready for another crack at this longer trip.

Successful 3 times at up to 1½m for James Ferguson last year. Best effort for present yard when going down narrowly at York (13.9f) last month and wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 7 at Newmarket since. Others more appealing, though.

French maiden winner who opened his account in this country when taking Doncaster handicap (16.5f) in April. Below that form over longer trip at Chester since but warrants respect with cheekpieces back on here. Had wind operation.

Not successful since early 2022 and hasn't landed a blow in a couple of starts for this yard.

Bounced back to best, in first-time cheekpieces, when close second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 9/2) 25 days ago, better placed than most. 3 lb higher now but warrants respect.

Won on his return (11.5f) in 2022 but hasn't been able to add to that victory since and is yet to fully convince over this longer trip.

Resumed winning ways over this trip at Bath in April but wasn't in same form at Epsom last time and others look better treated.

Belatedly off the mark in 4-runner handicap (5/2) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) 20 days ago, pushed out. This longer trip is an unknown but he remains feasibly treated.

Posted his best effort this year when fourth of 11 in handicap over C&D (good) 19 days ago, suited by way race developed. 1 lb lower now and holds each-way claims.

Chasing a hat-trick after small-field wins at Chepstow (12f) and Ffos Las (14f) last month. This is undoubtedly more competitive but a further 4 lb rise doesn't look too severe.