Moatwood Gin Handicap

Big improver for current yard over 7f on AW, including a Wolverhampton listed win in March. Has lost his way on turf since, though, including last of 11 in 7f Haydock handicap 5 weeks ago. Bounce back needed in first-time tongue tie.

Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good) 35 days ago, keeping on when hampered final 50 yds.

Course winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good) last month. Probably just stretched by an extended 1m when sixth at Wolverhampton since, shaping as if still in form. One to consider.

Dual winner from 4 starts last year (including this race, from Waiting All Night and Jumby) but hasn't gone on from promising reappearance this season. Being eased another 3 lb can only help but others certainly arrive with more pressing claims.

Progressed again to win 9-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) 28 days ago. Should remain very competitive off 4 lb higher with Oisin Murphy doing the steering.

Won 7f AW novice on sole start this season and achieved better form in defeat since, shaping well from further back than ideal when third of 9 at Haydock (7f, good) 5 weeks ago. Player from an unchanged mark.

Down the field on all 3 outings this year, although he wasn't beaten far in 6f Chester handicap last time and the fact he settled better in a hood (retained) provides hope now returning to 7f (too headstrong over trip on first 2 starts of season).

C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Fourth of 6 over C&D (good to soft) 8 days ago. 5 lb out of the handicap and Righthere Rightnow is the more obvious of the yard's pair.