Sky Bet, For The Fans Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Useful handicapper who left reappearance behind when going close in a first-time visor over C&D last month (later awarded race due to rival's rider's overuse of the whip). Not disgraced when mid-field in Old Newton Cup at Haydock and he's a player back in calmer waters.

Scored twice around 1m4f in 2024 and produced a career best ridden more positively than usual when close second at Haydock on second start back 8 weeks ago. Needs considering.

Low-mileage 5-y-o who defied 13-month absence to win at Nottingham in October. Not at that level both starts since, including at Haydock on return 8 weeks ago. More needed.

Resumed with a win at Newcastle in April and has held his form well in defeat since. Ought to be thereabouts. Headgear on.

Useful winner for the Gosden stable but lost his way and little encouragement for current yard. Headgear now given a whirl.

In good form on the AW this winter. Also shaped well back from 3 months off at Newcastle on Good Friday. Well beaten here next 2 starts but hinted at a return to form when mid-field in John Smith's Cup 2 weeks ago.

Three-time winner for Ollie Sangster who has shown improved form for this yard without managing to get his head in front, runner-up to a well-treated one at Ripon last week. Should be competitive again.

Arrives at the top of his game having won his last 2 starts, forcing a dead heat at Chester 2 weeks ago. Up another 3 lb but cannot be taken lightly in current mood.

Hit the target 4 times in 2024. Below form first 3 starts this season but showed more stepped up in trip when third here (10.2) 2 weeks ago, shaping as if he might stay this far.