Dine In Sherwoods Restaurant Handicap

Was returning to the race he'd won the previous year when again failing to fire at Goodwood on latest start, a chance of headgear seemingly having little effect, and hopes are seemingly pinned on a drop in grade.

Bumper/all-weather winner who was successful in a point last month and still in contention when unseating on latest start between the flags. However, his record in Flat handicaps on the turf (0-4) leaves something to be desired.

Returns to the C&D of his latest success, but he ended his time with Brian Ellison largely out of sorts, and there's been no sign of an upturn in fortunes on either start for his new stable.

Low-mileage 4-y-o doubled his tally in stylish fashion at Redcar last time. Up 4 lb for that career-best effort, though, and this is a stronger race.

Versatile 9-y-o who was right at the top of his game when third behind a now useful pair at York (2m) in October, but he looked rusty over a markedly shorter trip on reappearance and may still be working his way back to peak fitness.

Straightforward, front-running type who showed a good attitude when making it 3 wins from his previous 5 starts at Bath last time. Every chance he'll be able to lead again here and can follow up off a 3 lb higher mark.

Lightly-raced 4-y-o who ran his best race in a handicap when third of 7 at Doncaster (1½m) on his latest start. Fourth has since franked the form and he makes appeal, with high hopes that the extra 2 furlongs will prove within range.