Boe 'Soba' Handicap

Listed winner at 2 (also won a C&D maiden). Comfortably held in a pair of French listed races this year but he might have needed the run after another 3 months off last time and might find life a bit easier at handicap level.

Made it 2-2 in a C&D novice on reappearance. Improved again when second in 5f Sandown listed race 6 weeks later and not seen to best effect (raced away from main action) when only midfield in a strong 3-y-o handicap at the Newmarket July meeting. Retains potential.

Won 3 of his 5 starts at 2, including a listed race. Nowhere near that level in his 3 outings this year but it's possible a change of scenery (previously trained by Keith Dalgleish) could perk him up.

In very good form in the spring, winning at Windsor (heavy) and at Ascot. Went close to another Windsor win last weekend and another prominent showing looks on the cards here.

Four-time winner last season who has been shaping up well this year, going close at Pontefract 15 days ago. Leading claims.

Right back on song of late to score over C&D and Chester (soft). Lesser showings at Yarmouth and York but there were excuses at the latter and no great surprise if he bounces back.

C&D winner. 2/1, won 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 1 day ago, going clear. Obvious chance if backing up quickly under a penalty.