Stanley Wootton Handicap

Useful performer who was successful in 2022 in maiden at Longchamp, and minor events at same course and at Chantilly. Probably needed the run on debut for this stable at Southwell 18 days ago, so could be closer to form this time.

12/1, turned in his best effort of the season when second of 4 in handicap at Goodwood on penultimate outing but failed to back it up at Southwell last time. Goes well at this track, so not a forlorn hope.

Scored over 8.5f here in June and has given his running more often than not since, creditable fourth at Ayr 10 days ago. Likely to give a good account for all that he's vulnerable to better-treated rivals.

Low-mileage sort who scored at Newcastle in April and enhanced a solid AW record when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time. Proven on turf turf and still going the right way, so could go one better.

Looked good prospect when winning at Lingfield on debut and wasn't hard pressed to land a 1¼m event at Redcar on handicap bow in May. Seemed more tractable with hood applied when second in 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to firm) 37 days ago and he's another who can't be discounted.

Made an encouraging return to action after 7 months off when third at Kempton and back on track when third at Chester 106 days ago. Not seen since but cheekpieces offer hope of a bigger performance.