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Having fallen a long way in the weights, he backed up his previous effort when fourth of 6 here (6f) last time and could be worth a chance dropped in grade over a longer trip.

Narrowly got the better of a thriving sort to open his account in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last time and he makes plenty of appeal racing in the same grade off only 2 lb higher.

Didn't get the chance to show what he could do when denied a clear run on handicap debut at Thirsk and it's too early to dismiss him, with cheekpieces now added on just his third start for new connections.

Veteran capitalised on a career-low mark at Wolverhampton in November and ran well to finish second there the following month. Would ideally prefer more pace in the race, though still needs considering, with his yard's runners seemingly more forward this season.

Couldn't justify support over C&D on penultimate start but he wasn't seen to best effect when extending his long losing run at Wolverhampton last time, meeting trouble in running.

Third in a higher grade than this over C&D last year and possibly still needed the run when going off hard on second start of the season here last time.

Ex-William Haggas maiden who offered little in 4 starts for Camilla Poulton. Worth a market check on first run for capable new yard, though.

Unsuited by the drop back to 6f when fourth of 10 in a classified stakes at Thirsk last August but has more on her plate returning to handicap company.

Remains with only 1 win from 42 starts and while he bounced back to form in a refitted tongue strap when third of 10 over C&D last time, there's no guarantee that this plays out as favourably.

Diligence gelding has only run to a poor level in 3 all-weather maidens and will need to improve markedly for the switch to a handicap/longer trip.

Poor maiden who is unlikely to fare any better tackling 7f for the first time.