Horse PWR Handicap

Smart performer at his best who kick started 2023 with victory in 6f Doha conditions event. Below par since though, trailing in last in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot and also failed to beat a rival in a C&D listed event this month, albeit he had excuses (bad draw and hampered).

A two-time 5f winner at Southwell and Pontefract this year who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 14 in the Dash at Epsom. Weakened only late on in the Wokingham and this sharper test will suit, but 5f may still be his best trip.

Just about a career best when winning at Meydan in February. Respectable seventh of 15 in handicap at same venue (8f) on final start for D. Watson and he may just need this outing dropping back to a sprint trip.

A useful 6f juvenile winner who had cheekpieces fitted for the first time when a good third of 6 to Raqiya in listed race at Salisbury (6f, good). Beaten by more than the draw at Goodwood and while he's fared better in that department here, his mark looks stiff.

Commenced 2024 with 6f win in Bahrain and ran another solid race when fourth of 11 in handicap over 5f here in May. Found the premier 6f summer handicaps too much the last twice. Cheekpieces quickly shelved.

Unlucky not to win with cheekpieces fitted when second over 7f here in May. Has struggled to replicate that since, looking a hard ride at Goodwood and visor now the headgear of choice. Stall 1 a help, at least.

Won his first three starts, including C&D handicap on reappearance in May. Solid fourth to Woodhay Wonder at Newmarket next time and looked a really uncomplicated ride when going in again back here last month, responding well. Up 2 lb in a better race but he's got to be of interest.

Each of his 3 career victories gained on AW but just as good on turf, running a cracker from the front when second of 13 in handicap at Ascot (5f, good) last month. Couple of lesser efforts since need casting aside.

Rattled off a quick-fire hat-trick last summer and took advantage of a good draw when adding to tally at this venue over 5f last month. No extra only late on over 7f here last time so he's clearly in good order.

Upped in grade and shaped quite nicely when mid-field at York (5.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Return to 6f no problem but does seem at very best with cut in the ground.