Aspall Handicap

Had been in good form prior to being scuppered by a tardy start at Chelmsford last time. Down to a handy mark and has left Richard Hannon, so not a forlorn hope after a couple of months off.

Becoming well treated and, although not quite at the top of his game, he wasn't seen to best effect when fifth at Doncaster last time. Could get involved if the race is run to suit.

Fairly useful sort on the Flat who goes well in the mud. Didn't fire when last seen over hurdles 4 months ago and might strip fitter for this, but he's worth monitoring in the betting.

Unexposed colt who again shaped with encouragement when third at Chelmsford last time. Handicapper hasn't been lenient with opening mark but could get involved if the longer trip brings more out of him.

9/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, soft) 15 days ago. On a handy mark and should go well again.

Fair form, first run for David Menuisier when third of 10 in 1¼m course handicap on penultimate start but failed to back it up at Goodwood 84 days ago.

Not firing at present and is hard to make a case for.

Worked his way back to full fitness this term and was right on his game when narrowly denied at Newbury a couple of months ago. Connections have presumably waited for some cut in the ground, and cheekpieces go back on, so everything is in his favour.

Settled better than usual when opening his account in the mud at Haydock (1m) in April and has generally held his form since, albeit his latest effort at Epsom wasn't his best. Not ruled out.