Franklin Hodge Handicap (Div 1)

Standout effort this season when winning veterans' event at Catterick in May. Went freely to post and subsequently ran poorly at Beverley (5f, heavy) last time. Needs to bounce back.

C&D novice winner on second start last November. Has built up an all or nothing profile this season, her best efforts on the turf rather than all-weather and needs to back up her recent third at Leicester. Others more persuasive.

Unexposed filly who improved to win on handicap debut at Kempton in April. Reportedly made a noise when last of 6 over C&D 8 days later. Unraced since but has had a breathing operation and market best guide on return.

Put experience to good use to get off the mark in Southwell novice (5f) in February but has failed to make a significant impact in handicaps since despite a falling mark. Market may provide clues.

Had a productive July/August making it 2 wins from 4 starts, including once over C&D. Ran poorly over 5f at Newcastle last time but has to be respected back up in trip at this track.

Made good progress in the spring and opened his account in a 6f Windsor novice in May. Hasn't built on that in 4 handicap outings and can only be watched at present. The visor goes on for the first time.

Improved to get off the mark in 8-runner handicap (33/1) over C&D in August by 1½ lengths from Campenaerts, wandering under pressure but responding well. A quirky sort who's now 5 lb higher in the weights.

Looked unlucky not to win when second at Chepstow in August and has subsequently shaped better than the result on 2 of her last 3 starts, hampered leaving stalls when fifth at Bath last time. May need the rub of the green but is respected from this mark with cheekpieces added.

Headstrong sort who won twice over 6f in Ireland last spring but is now eleven runs without a win since joining this yard. 15/8, caught wide when third of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month. Is well treated at present and the first-time visor could spark a revival.

Bounced back to form when scoring on first start in classified company at Yarmouth (6f) in August. Failed by a long chalk to back that up in a Brighton handicap next time. This looks tougher up in grade.