Zyn Pole Position Handicap (Div 1)

Keen-going sort who won twice for Andrew Balding (up to 1m), and while he hasn't built on his best effort for present yard when second at Chelmsford (6f) in February, a strong pace/ease in grade may see him resume winning ways.

Sole win came in a Windsor novice on heavy ground for previous yard. Gambled-on second on first start for current yard and while his finishing effort again left something to be desired when third at Nottingham (1m, soft) last time, the addition of cheekpieces/likely strong pace should suit.

A winner 3 times last year, including over C&D, and he's now 2 lb below his latest successful mark following a quiet start to this season.

On a long losing run but best effort for current yard came when third behind a couple of next-time-out winners at Lingfield in April. Now tried in a tongue strap having been well held in first-time cheekpieces latest, and she's well treated if putting it all together.

Cheekpieces back on (replacing blinkers) having finished last in a sprint at Pontefract on his latest start, though the step up in trip will benefit (all wins over 7f/1m) and he remains on a handy mark.

In first-time cheekpieces (replacing blinkers), he finished a close third on first start for his new trainer (previously assistant to his old one Denis Quinn) at Yarmouth last month and is fancied to go well again in a similar event.

Steadily improved in 3 starts last year but having subsequently been gelded/had breathing operation, he proved too free without cover on reappearance/handicap debut at Yarmouth and will need to resume progress to defy his current mark.

Doubled his tally on the Rowley course here last month before a creditable effort on softer ground than previously faced at Goodwood and he's still on a fair mark with Daniel Tudhope taking over.

Course winner showed a good attitude to justify support in a 6f handicap on the Rowley Mile last November and having finished well held in 3 starts this year, he quickly finds himself 1 lb below that winning mark. Cheekpieces replace blinkers.

Having been denied a first win in handicap company (and third Wolverhampton success) by the stewards in March, she shaped as if still in good form on return to turf (0-8) at Musselburgh last time and has a good-value 7 lb apprentice in the saddle.