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Smart runner-up in 1¼m Group 1 at Randwick in October 2024. No impact in handicaps for present yard since returning from an absence. A further 4 lb reprieve does see him drop into calmer waters here, though, and isn't one to totally give up on.

Low-mileage 4-y-o who's a half-brother to a smart one on the Flat. Underperformed on handicap bow at Galway (8.5f) prior to making it 3 wins from 4 starts (including maiden hurdle win) when successful at Laytown (7f) last time. This is tougher but he still has more to offer in this sphere.

Dual 7f winner in France for Francis-Henri Graffard. Back to his useful best for current yard with runner-up finishes on 2 of his last 3 starts, chasing home an in-form front runner at Sandown (7f) latest. Respected trying 1m for the first time in this sort of company.

Made hay in Dundalk claimers prior to a successful stable debut at Kempton (1m) in July. Backed that up when runner-up in a highly competitive Glorious Goodwood (7f) handicap. Slow start didn't help his cause at Doncaster (6.5f) latest. Could bounce back returning to 1m/slightly calmer waters.

From an excellent family that connections know well. Confirmed the promise of his strong debut form when winning on reappearance at Windsor (1m). Underdone by lingering greenness when third at Newmarket subsequently. Has more upside than the rest of these and may well make another successful return.

Improving 3-y-o. Sealed a third success from 4 starts with a good turn of foot at Sandown last time, winning easily despite not looking entirely straightforward. Ought to be suited by the bigger field here, however, faces no easy task at the weights on first start against his elders.

A 6-figure breeze-up buy with a smart pedigree. Won pair of all-weather novices as a juvenile. Placed twice in handicaps at Chester/Hamilton earlier this season and hasn't faced his ideal set-up on his most recent couple of starts. Each-way prospects on just his second start over 1m.

Strong 2-y-o form prior to making a winning return at Wetherby in April. Couldn't repeat his fine 2½-length fifth in the Golden Gates (1½m) when turned out fairly quickly at Newmarket in July. Since given a break/gelded by his excellent yard (has won fresh) and fancied to go well over a stiff 1m.

Free-going sort. Followed up his Curragh maiden (6f) win for Mrs J. Harrington with handicap/stable debut success at Doncaster (7f) in August. Improved again in defeat when ½-length second in 7f conditions event here latest and looks ready for this return to 1m.