'Needs to overcome 7lb rise for recent C&D win; big positive that Purton keeps the ride.'

'Probably found 1m too far last time; in fine form previously (won over C&D off 6lb lower).'

'Would be a handicap snip if suddenly returning to his best but is badly out of form.'

'Newcomer; has run nine times in trials and been placed just once (over 5f); hard to fancy.'

'Will be a massive outside again after starting his career with four poor efforts.'

'Steps up from 6f having been beaten by only 2.25l on last month's debut; should progress.'

'Has a future as a racehorse judged by two moderately promising starts; may need more time.'

'Well handicapped on best form; apart from one second place, has been off colour of late.'

'Patchy recent form but merits consideration as drop back to 7f could be in his favour.'

'Stepping up in trip after solid 6f efforts in each of his first four starts; unexposed.'

'First placing in 11 months when second ten days ago (6f); stays; has won of higher marks.'

'Won off 3lb higher mark over C&D 13 months ago; has been out of form this term; poor draw.'

'Nothing in the first three races of his career suggests that he will be a contender here.'

'Well treated on his best form (all at Happy Valley) but unlikely to be suited by 7f.'