Crossland Employment Solicitors Handicap (Str)

Continues on a big roll, to the extent he brought up a 4-timer by a margin a length greater than he'd racked up the first 3 combined when taking 1m Kempton handicap last week. Good chance to keep the winning run going with all tactics appearing to come alike to him.

Won 1m Yarmouth maiden last year but not progressing in handicaps, lit up by first-time cheekpieces here last time. Down another 2 lb and has had a breathing operation.

Not unbacked and showed improved form to get off the mark on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f) a fortnight ago, knuckling down well to edge a tight finish, Respected up 2 lb.

AW winner over this trip in December and caught the eye in C&D handicap last month (travelled as well as any, going well when not clear run from 2f out). Poor back here next time but probably worth sticking with and Marquand rides for the first time.

Won at Salisbury last month and has some decent form to his name, but like his stablemate The Ferret it was a disappointing display here a fortnight ago when again short in the betting.

Has a shout on his first 2 efforts but he's been disappointing the last twice, including on handicap debut at Doncaster 3 weeks ago. Tongue tie goes on.

Going the right way now, finding further progress to resume winning ways at Salisbury (1m) 3 weeks ago under this rider. Lots to like again up 4 lb.

Good third over 7f here on debut but nothing to write home about since, pulling hard and well beaten on handicap debut at Nottingham 5 weeks ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces.