Mark Futcher Half-Century Handicap

Won 5f novice at Wolverhampton in February and quickly resumed progress when unlucky third in handicap at Lingfield. Fancied to make amends off similar mark.

Progressive 2-y-o who won first 2 starts in nurseries. Found only one too good in hat-trick bid at Newcastle and resumed with decent third at Southwell 16 days ago. Must be respected on turf debut.

Beverley maiden winner last year who shaped well first 2 starts this season but latest effort at Southwell was rather underwhelming.

Debut winner who showed improved form after 4 months off when second at Wolverhampton but was back to racing freely when below par there 4 weeks ago.

Maiden winner at Yarmouth a year ago but generally struggled after, leaving Des Donovan (13,000 gns) prior to latest run. Off 8 months.

Won 5f Chelmsford nursery last summer but has found life tougher since, only fourth of 8 at Southwell last time despite running right up to her best.

Improved to win back-to-back nurseries at Brighton last summer but never involved back on the all-weather final start. Entitled to be sharper for this after 6 months off.

Showed a good attitude from the front when winning twice last year, though may need further respite from the handicapper judged on her 3 runs since.

Got off the mark in determined fashion at Chelmsford in December and in good nick since, showing further progress when resuming winning ways over C&D 3 weeks ago. Player.