'11l behind Sao at Kelso but soft ground would not have been ideal that day after a break.'

'Respectable run at Kelso after an absence but never been the easiest to catch right.'

'Bad mistake three out was no help last time at Stratford and the second has won since.'

'2m4f looked too far at Newcastle when the ground was heavy; this is a better fit.'

'Effective at Sedgefield but finished last at Hexham most recently; likes good ground.'

'Has won off higher marks and Bangor last time represented a welcome return to form.'

'Has struggled in all his runs this winter and he needs to turn things around.'

'Too well handicapped to ignore but has enough to prove.'