Spillers Handicap

Won handicaps at Bath in April and Windsor in May before respectable fifth of 8 at Newbury last month. Has a 7-lb claimer back aboard here and should be competitive if coping with first try down at 5f.

Won at Musselburgh in April but below par last 2 starts, finishing seventh of 8 at Windsor in June on latest start. Freshened up by 58 days off since and holds claims if back in form. Engaged 4.10 Goodwood Tuesday.

Won minor event at Yarmouth over 5f last year but not kicked on in handicaps this time around, struggling to go the early pace when third of 6 at Redcar 39 days ago. More required.

Looked promising when beating a subsequent winner in maiden over 5f at Southwell in September. Possibly needed run when seventh of 9 over C&D in April after 7 months off and his all-weather form suggests he's on a good mark so could be a big player if ready to go after further 3 months off.

Won over 6f at Newbury in June, then third of 8 at Epsom 20 days ago. Suffered another tardy start on that occasion but travelled well and ran on. Well capable from this mark but starting issues remain a concern, especially back down at 5f.

Won maiden at Leicester last June but struggled when last of 7 at Haydock in September on final 2-y-o start and he's been absent since. Faces a stiff task on return.