'Veteran with four C&D wins to his name; modest reappearance and appears on the downgrade.'

'Visor replacing cheekpieces; reasonably weighted but has poor win strike rate.'

'Likes this C&D and 2lb lower than for latest victory; back from three-month absence.'

'Four starts to date have been underwhelming; returning from three-month holiday here.'

'Back from a lay-off and has been edging closer to a first HK victory so merits respect.'

'First placing in seven career tries over C&D two weeks ago; needs to back that up here.'

'Fine debut off 1lb lower over this C&D in May; could be refreshed on return from lay-off.'

'Showed some promise last term but recent comeback was uninspiring; often well backed.'

'Pulled hard when odds-on last time (7f); Purton keeps the ride and this trip could suit.'

'Remains 1lb above highest winning mark; best over this C&D but most recent run was modest.'

'Booking of Hewitson a plus but best form is over 5f; well backed when slow away last time.'

'Poor last four runs but ran well over C&D on debut and could be the type to go well fresh.'