'Close over 1m2f penultimate start, easily best effort this term; 1m6f is step in the dark'

'Hat-trick over 1m4f this season; has not fared so well in three 1m6f races since'

'Went close at Yarmouth in July but that's been his only bright run this year'

'Has good 1m4f handicap form but his apparent creditable third over 1m6f may prompt caution'

'Not disgraced lately but he cannot afford to keep giving such a headstart to his rivals'

'Below form lately; 9l 2nd of 3 when he tried 2m, so stamina beyond 1m4f remains unproved'

'The layoff, a rare turf race and today's trip all pose serious questions'

'Lightly raced 3yo, off the mark at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago'

'Return to this longer trip may well suit; all turf starts have been on softer than good'

'1m6f/1m4f winner; not quite at his best in 2023 but well treated if back to his 2022 level'