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Ran his best race for new connections when runner-up behind well-treated Moonhall Lass at Salisbury (6f, good) in May but has failed to repeat that both starts since. Now tries 1m for the first time.

Has his quirks but won 3 times last summer, including a double over C&D. Turned in his best effort of the season when fifth at Kempton in May. Failed to build on the promise of that over 7f here 17 days ago but can bounce back and is one of the more likely winners.

Long-standing maiden who's dropped plenty in the weights. Encouragement back on turf when third at Bath on last 2 starts and entitled to be thereabouts again.

Successful at Bath (1m, heavy) on final start for Alison Thorpe in October. Had been running creditably in the spring before finishing well held at that course 10 days ago. Has the hood discarded.

Won twice this year, latest at Bath in April. Has disappointed on last 2 starts and market probably best guide back on turf.

Lightly-raced maiden who posted an improved effort on the back of a lengthy absence when fourth in a Southwell maiden (6f) in April. Hasn't gone on and looked a very tricky ride at Lingfield just last week. Looks one to oppose at present.

Struggles for consistency nowadays but, with a hood reapplied, scored in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March. Has followed that with a couple of below-par efforts and now has work to do back in a handicap.

A regular at Bath since winning over 1m last September. Reached the frame on first 2 starts this season but proved disappointing over a longer trip in May.

Hasn't been the easiest of rides at times but produced her best effort of the season when winning 13-runner handicap at Newcastle (1m, 40/1) 13 days ago. Isn't guaranteed to back that up.

Runner-up at Bath last summer and has edged down the weights since. Has his usual headgear discarded though and is hard to weigh up at present.