Highclere Castle 'The Perfect Gin' Handicap

Has returned from an absence an improved performer, backing up last month's Southwell classified success with a win in 5f Leicester handicap (good to firm) last Tuesday. Can make light of a 5 lb penalty and complete a hat-trick.

Winner at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last summer. Below par in 2 comeback outings in the spring. Has left Michael Attwater ahead of this first outing for 107 days. New yard refits him with a hood.

Not the easiest of rides (often slowly away) but in good form at present, winning classified event at Lingfield (turf) last month and good second of 6 in handicap at Bath (5f, firm) since. Likely to be on the premises

Took advantage of a drop in grade when making all in classified event at Leicester (5f, good) last month. Always behind at Windsor next time but quickly back on form reverted to front running when second of 6 at Leicester (5f, good to firm) last week.

Seventeen runs since last win in 2024. Placed twice at Windsor (5f, good to firm) this summer but not at best there latest. Bounce back needed.

Often a slow starter but responded well to cheekpieces when opening account at Newcastle (5f) in February. First run since leaving Brian Ellison when below par in 6f Windsor handicap 4 weeks ago. Needs to leave that behind.

Successful 3 times in 2025 but has yet to scale the same heights this season. Better signs when third of 12 at Newbury (6f, firm) last month but well beaten back there since.

Maiden but more encouraging signs of late, including fourth of 11 in Leicester classified race (6f, good to firm) in first-time blinkers (off now) last Tuesday. Enters calculations with Murphy taking the reins for the first time.