'Excuses last time and on a useful mark following a winless winter.'

'Lacks a run and perhaps vulnerable anyway dropped to 5f.'

'Mark has dropped for a reason but there were positives to take from Thirsk.'

'Might benefit from wind surgery and, although 0-8 on grass, he's twice been runner-up.'

'Consistent four-time winner and can be forgiven this season's defeats.'

'Hat-trick seeker; needs respecting for all that he's penalised in a higher grade.'

'Temptingly treated but not after such a lacklustre reappearance.'

'All wins on the AW but went close at Ayr (5f) on his return to quicker ground.'

'Only fifth on his return but wasn't beaten far and the ground was soft (wants it quicker).'