Gents Evening Saturday 24th October Handicap

Headstrong sort who arrives here firmly at the top of his game, narrowly completing a 4-timer in 8-runner event at Hamilton (5f, firm) last month and did very little wrong when second from 6 lb higher at Catterick. Up further 1 lb but he's equally effective on the all-weather and clearly thriving.

Value for extra when opening account for 2026 at Lingfield in February. Habitual slow starts held him back since, never able to land a blow 2 weeks ago. Well weighted if getting a good pace to aim at.

Kodiac filly who attracted sustained support following a yard switch/8 months off but could only run to a similar level as on debut when fifth over C&D in January. Again didn't look straightforward at Wolverhampton and assessor has taken no chances with opening mark.

Has improved for new yard this year, recording back-to-back wins on the all-weather in April. Caught the eye at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago (denied a clear run) and he's of serious interest having dropped to his last successful mark with eyeshields back on.

Won 6f handicaps at Doncaster and Thirsk on first 2 outings last season and put a blip at Carlisle right behind him when going in again at Newcastle in September. Off since but just 1 lb higher if he does come back firing.

Hit-and-miss performer. Bumped into a useful one when second on reappearance and filled the same position at Nottingham (6f) in June. Fair fourth dropped to this grade latest but his strike rate isn't inspiring.

Slow starter but looked unlucky not to win over C&D in April. Wasn't disgraced in first-time cheekpieces attempting to win York handicap for the third year running when sixth of 21 last month and latest third back on the all-weather confirms he's in good order.

Yet to get his head in front this year but fared a bit better from easing mark back on all-weather when third over C&D at the beginning of the month. Failed badly to back that up at Wolverhampton latest and new headgear combination employed.

Enhanced good record fresh when runner-up on return (following another breathing operation) at Carlisle in June. Has backed that up with a pair of in-frame efforts since, albeit having the run of the race over C&D latest.

A 6-time winner on the all-weather over this trip last year, though is now thirteen runs since last success. Better than bare result when sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) on penultimate start and didn't get a good pace to aim at here 25 days ago.

Successful 5 times last year (including over C&D). Took a while to find her form this campaign but from a much-reduced mark, she's back in good order now, runner-up on last 2 starts. Can remain competitive.

Runner-up 3 times this year but struggling for consistency. Found out by 5f in a better race at Ascot fitted with a visor last time and this a more suitable assignment.