'Won 2yo Listed; retains ability but well held in last two handicaps over 6f; new yard'

'Couldn't sustain effort here in 2022; 3lb well-in after Epsom 2nd but has more to do here'

'Top 6f handicap form when 3rd in Ayr Gold Cup; penalised for recent win but live contender'

'Held his own in competitive handicaps over 6f and 7f here; others look better treated'

'Exceptional performer in 6f/7f handicaps here; 1lb lower than big 7f win in September'

'Listed 2yo form (good); missed 2022; progressive and unexposed in 6f handicaps this year'

'Regularly shortlisted at this level; 4th in this last June; 5lb lower now; off day latest'

'Five wins at 7f or 6f in first season of racing; excellent 4th here on Thursday'

'Not clear run when close 3rd in this in 2021; just one run in handicap since; every chance'

'Won Ayr Gold Cup in 2021; high in weights after York win and has a track query'

'Runner-up in 7f Group 2 as 2yo; just 5 runs since and inconclusive form since missing 2022'

'Very high standard in these races - 2nd in this in 2020 and won Ayr Gold Cup in September'

'C&D novice winner; well held when favourite for Ayr Gold Cup; still has some potential'

'Down the field in this last June; touched off in Stewards' Cup last July; not ruled out'

'Four 6f wins in 2022; good 2nd at York latest; could go on from that but this needs extra'

'Front-running 6f Listed win in August; not obviously weighted to pounce back in a handicap'

'Very good 2nd in Commonwealth Cup here last June; big ask under top weight'

'Useful form in 7f and 6f handicaps this year; in the disadvantaged group here on Thursday'

'Placed in 6f Group races as 2yo; mixed form since an encouraging C&D reappearance in 2022'

'Course winner at 5f; has won over 6f; needs to show his stamina is up to this job here'

'Best on good to soft/slower so far; in fine form for new yard; R Moore up for first time'

'Smart in 2021; well handicapped and in good form for new yard this year; thereabouts'

'Useful 6f form on good to firm as 3yo; needs more than 6th last year; first-time visor'

'Improving at about 5f but needs to prove as effective over this stiff 6f in a tough race'

'Running well in 6f Listed races; now 15lb higher than latest handicap defeat in April'

'Fine strike-rate at 7f-1m in Norway/Sweden; stamina a plus on first 6f run for two years'

'Course specialist; in the frame twice in this race; regular rider A Kirby on Summerghand'