David Hardie Engineering Ltd Handicap

C&D scorer who won back-to-back 5f handicaps last August and shaped as if better for the run on reappearance at Ripon last month, not knocked about. Usual headgear left off there is back on now and she's likely to be much closer to form back down in class/dropped 2 lb. Makes a fair bit of appeal.

Good record at Newcastle and not beaten far there in face of a stiff task when last seen in January. On a fair mark back from a break and wouldn't dismiss.

A useful juvenile for Archie Watson (missed 2025). Had shown little for current yard before a slightly better showing in first-time blinkers at Catterick 5 weeks ago. Down another 2 lb.

Yet to add to 2-y-o debut success but has been in good form in 5f handicaps, just failing to reel in Law of Average at Bath 4 weeks ago. Nudged up 2 lb and can go well again.

Had lost his form last year, but having been able to get his own way out in front he landed a few bets in 6-runner 5f handicap at Bath last month, holding on from Binadham. Back up 4 lb (rated in the 90s at his peak) and could be difficult to catch again.

Quirky sort who hit a purple patch last summer, winning 3 times (twice over C&D). Best effort this season, while still some way below that form, when fourth of 6 at Ayr last week, looking a really tricky ride once again. Will find easier opportunities in the coming weeks.