Constant Security Services Apprentice Handicap

Has shown improved form upped to 1½m this season, completing a hat-trick at Newcastle 11 days ago by neck from Gemini Man. Up another 3 lb but clearly thriving and experienced apprentice takes the ride. Another bold bid anticipated reverting to turf.

Resumed winning ways at Southwell (1¾m) in April. Has largely struggled since but took a step back in the right direction when 4 lengths third of 8 to Uncle Liam at Hamilton last time. Just 1 lb above last winning mark and capable of being competitive if able to keep a lid on his free-going ways.

Remains a maiden after 19 runs but has hit the places on several occasions this year, including when 5¾ lengths third of 7 to Dr Rio in 11f handicap at Carlisle 18 days ago. Off a career-low mark now but has stamina to prove now tackling 1½m.

Arrives on an upward curve and in search of a hat-trick after landing classified event at Brighton in August before following up in a handicap at Ffos Las 15 days later, though was a fortunate on the latter occasion. A 3 lb rise looks fair, though, and further progress will see her thereabouts.

A 2½m winner over hurdles. Has understandably shown little in a trio of runs up to 1m in this sphere for Michael and David Easterby. Has rejoined former yard since and should be suited by this marked step up in trip on return from 149-day break. One to note in the betting.

Rarely bettered poor form and is hard to recommend on back of 2 particularly bad runs at Ayr and Hamilton. Hood reached for.

Long-standing maiden who has been in good form this season, hitting the frame on several occasions, though dropped below his usual standards when down the field at Newcastle when last seen 25 days ago. Back on turf but others preferred.

Signed off for Alan Brown with a very good second at Beverley last June but has shown little in 2 starts for current connections.

Lightly-raced maiden who has beaten just a single rival in each of his 5 handicap starts.

Maiden with little form.

Long-standing maiden in Ireland, including over hurdles, and has shown nothing on either start for current connections.

Limited maiden who has made no impact in a quartet of handicaps to date.