Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap

Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 15/8, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, good) 20 days ago, doing too much too soon. Enters calculations.

Last of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 50/1) 65 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.

10/1, third of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not out of things.

Bounced right back to form when second in big-field handicap at York last month, the refitting of headgear (most of his wins in such) and return to positive tactics both seemingly catalysts. Won this event (off 2 lb lower) last year and holds strong claims of a repeat.

Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes limited appeal.

Front runner much improved for new yard in visor, easily making all in Brighton/Yarmouth handicaps last month. Below par in deeper contest at York latest but must enter calculations here.

Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good, 33/1) 28 days ago. Work to do.