Betfred Amateurs' Derby Handicap (Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

Has taken form to a new level for Ralph Beckett, winning cosily at York in June and running respectably at Ascot subsequently. Likely been saved for this and is partnered by very experienced rider, so looks the one to beat.

Performed well over hurdles this summer but returned to this sphere with a disappointing performance at Goodwood. Others make more appeal.

Dual winner for Aidan O'Brien earlier in his career (including in Group 3 company) and produced best effort to date for this yard when going close in 1¾m Sandown handicap last month. Back on track at Windsor last time and step back up in trip is in his favour.

Scored with something in hand at Newbury in July and has remained in form since, running well at Sandown last time. Can get involved if staying the longer trip.

Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 9/4) 39 days ago. Going the right way and merits plenty of respect once again.

Found a chunk of improvement in first-time cheekpieces when running out a ready winner of a 13-runner handicap at Sandown in July and probably best excused his latest effort there, not ideally placed. Can make his presenve felt if the race is run to suit.

On a handy mark and has returned to form lately, finishing runner-up at Newbury last time. Should give another good account.

Doesn't have a great strike rate on the Flat but followed an impressive hurdling success with a creditable second at Brighton last time and is likely to feature.

Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Good third of 6 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good to soft, 17/2) 22 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces back on. Worth considering under a promising rider.

C&D winner who was doing his best work at the finish when third at Brighton last time, so can't be ruled out for all that he's 1 lb wrong at the weights.