Slingsby Gin Handicap

Back from 11 months off when creditable third of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 11 days ago, finishing with running left. Return to this longer trip will suit and one for the shortlist.

Won at Windsor when last seen on level in 2022 (final start for Alice Haynes) before showing modest form over hurdles for this yard, running one of his better races when third of 9 in handicap at Newton Abbot last month. Others make more appeal returned to the Flat. Blinkers on first time.

Lightly-raced colt who opened his account in 8-runner handicap at Chester (12.3f, good) 27 days ago, cosily. 4 lb rise fair and likely has more to offer yet.

Well beaten in novices/maiden but showed much improved form when scoring on handicap debut at Newbury (12f) in May and backed that up with solid second of 7 at Newmarket (12f, good, 11/2) 29 days ago. Should give another good account.

Returned to winning ways when landing 9-runner handicap at Epsom (12f, good) 23 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and must enter calculations.

Stepped up on reappearance when fourth of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 11/1) last month but this is tougher and he hasn't scored on turf since 2020.

Fair form in minor event/maidens, latest when fourth of 5 at Doncaster (11.9f, firm, 15/2) 40 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping although opening mark could have been kinder. Gelded since last seen.

Career best when winning Epsom handicap (12f) earlier this month and backed that up with good second of 7 at Newbury (13.3f, good, 13/2) 7 days ago. 2 lb lower now and holds solid claims.

Lightly-raced maiden who found improvement when second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 29 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and is not out of things.

Promising individual who has improved with each start this term, latest when ½-length second of 6 to Flash Bardot in handicap at Epsom (12f, good) 15 days ago, slowly away. Remains with potential.