'Good course record and his mark has never been lower; well below par the last twice.'

'3m and 3m2f winner last autumn on good to soft; may not want conditions to quicken.'

'Nephew of stablemate Bretney, and still has the potential to prove a stayer himself.'

'4lb below last winning mark; length of absence offputting; tries a new trip today.'

'Beaten under 2l on last month's handicap debut (2m3f, good); player if jumping better.'

'Dual Stratford winner when last seen, including over further; fair-looking 5lb raise.'

'First completion in a while latest; to be seen whether she needs this sort of trip.'

'Form in qualifying runs wasn't startling, but mark could have been worse; tongue-tie on.'

'Stable stalwart finds himself on a career-low mark; two lesser runs since second in May.'