William Hill Epic Value Handicap

Six wins from 19 Flat runs but not seen since creditable third in Kempton handicap (16f) 18 months ago. Market may prove best guide to claims.

Developed into a useful performer after landing a Doncaster maiden in June, winning back-to-back handicaps on all-weather in the winter. Ran right up to best, returned to turf, when second in Newmarket handicap (14f, good) 20 days ago and must enter calculations.

Looked progressive in first half of last season but ended Flat campaign with a couple of below-par efforts and made little impression on return earlier this month.

Bagged handicaps at Doncaster and this course (9.9f) last season, both on heavy going, and far from disgraced in listed contest here (12f) latest. This trip is an unknown, however, and others are more appealing.

Not scored since 2022 but his mark reflects that and he arrives on back of creditable third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good) 8 days ago. Shortlist material.

Improving middle-distance handicapper last season, scoring for third time at Salisbury (12f) in July. Posted solid second at Lingfield (11.6f) on return a fortnight ago and looks worth another crack at this longer trip.

Yet to score for current yard and no real impact in a trio of outings at Meydan last winter. Hood back on.

Three-time winner last term (including over C&D) who got back to best when third of 7 in handicap at Ascot (16f, good) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Just 2 lb above last winning mark and not taken lightly.