Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap

Dual AW winner in 2023 and in good form during early part of last year, including when placed twice off higher marks than this in deep-ground Thirsk handicaps at up to 1¾m. However, she was never in the hunt on debut for this yard when last seen 11 months ago, so her wellbeing needs taking on trust.

Out of sorts over hurdles and in a couple of appearances on the AW last year. Fared no better returned to turf in this sphere when down the field in the Ascot handicap won by Toby Tops. Readily passed over.

Five-time winner in 2024, the latest gained with a visor applied at Thirsk (1¾m, good to firm) last August. Not in the same form since but has now dipped below last winning mark and visor (omitted on return last month) now returns, so a case can be made.

Well-backed when resuming winning ways in a thin Pontefract (2¼m, good) handicap last month. Confirmed his return to form with a solid third off this 8 lb higher mark in a stronger race at Ripon towards the end of April and another bold show is anticipated.

Won twice on AW in October last year but it's been a struggle since and he's 0-8 on turf.

Healthy strike rate on the AW, winning 7 of his 23 starts on artificial surfaces, but he hasn't shown much in a handful of appearances on turf so far.

Successful 3 times over hurdles but his overall record is far from compelling and he has failed to threaten in 4 runs on the Flat to date.