Spotlight: Wind and gelding operations prior to his seasonal/handicap debut at the Dante meeting here (5f, good to firm) in May, a race in which he proved far too strong for 21 rivals; that race hasn't worked out quite as well as might have been expected and he will need to improve again to defy an 8lb rise; low mileage though and his record suggests a three-month layoff is no bad thing; first run beyond a bare 5f.

Spotlight: He was returning from 318 days on the sidelines when finishing in midfield behind Brazen Bolt here (5f, good to firm) last month on stable debut; stepped forwards from that with a ready success in a 5f Class 4 handicap here 25 days ago; up 6lb but far from exposed after just eight starts.

Spotlight: He had already enjoyed a stellar season when finishing second in this race 12 months ago (good to firm; 1lb lower today); needed his reappearance here last month and then ran well for a long way on the wrong side in the Stewards' Cup; things look in place for another bold bid.

Spotlight: Progressive as a 3yo and he has continued the good work in 2025, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster and Ripon (both good ground) in June and recording a career best when second at Windsor nine days ago; races off 1lb lower today; not discounted.

Spotlight: Ready win at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in June but not in quite the same form in either run since; has a Group 1 entry next month but she will need to raise her game to take this.

Spotlight: Did second best of the high numbers in this race 12 months ago (off 6lb lower); threatening this year prior to his comfortable win in the Shergar Cup Dash at Ascot 11 days ago (5f, good to firm); apprentice's claim helps offset the weights rise but he's landed another high stall and it remains to be seen whether that will be advantageous.

Spotlight: Struggled last summer and joined Ruth Carr with a much reduced mark to exploit; back in the groove this year, twice placed at Doncaster before hard-fought 5f wins here and at Glorious Goodwood, both for today's apprentice Warren Fentiman; up another 6lb but conditions won't faze him and he had marks of 100 and 102 at one stage last year; should make a bold bid to enhance his trainer's fine record at York this season (four winners from seven runners).

Spotlight: Ran a stormer when sixth in this race last year, doing best of the high numbers; 2lb higher this time around but looks better drawn and he's been in good form in 2025, including twice at this track; big run on the cards.

Spotlight: Netted connections a big bonus when winning a Haydock handicap ten days ago (5f, good to firm), picking off the front-runner late on in a race where little got into it; a 5lb penalty against stronger opposition demands more but conditions should suit and he's thriving this year.

Spotlight: Down the field in this race 12 months ago and had a miserable time in Bahrain earlier this year; back in the groove off a reduced mark this summer though and his defeat of Jm Jungle over 5f here in June looks better now; latest fourth of five at Pontefract is not the run to judge him on and he should be seen to better effect here.

Spotlight: He made giant strides as a 3yo, winning four 5f handicaps and soaring up the weights; both this season's efforts have been encouraging and this Irish raider shouldn't be passed over lightly.

Spotlight: Huge effort from a tough draw when second over 5f at the Dante meeting here in 2024; retains ability but he needs to rebound from a lesser effort at Hamilton last month (6f, good); new cheekpieces could give him a lift and there could yet be a bigger run in him.

Spotlight: Prominent racer; ran well behind Brazen Bolt in a strong 5f handicap here last month and confirmed his wellbeing when scoring at Musselburgh 19 days ago (5f, good); a 3lb rise in a deeper race demands more.

Spotlight: Magnificent veteran who won 5f handicaps at Pontefract and Chester in June and finished fourth in big-field handicaps here twice last month; another solid effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Haydock ten days ago; minor money perhaps his best hope.

Spotlight: Unexposed 3yo; good second of six on his handicap debut at Doncaster last month (5f, good to firm) and subsequent Goodwood defeat is easy enough to forgive on account of rain-softened ground and racing alone up the middle of the track; can rate higher but this looks a tough assignment.

Spotlight: Has won on a straight track in Bahrain but best known for his exploits around Chester, winning for the seventh time at that venue when making all in a 6f Listed race 17 days ago (good to firm); cheekpieces worn there are replaced by a visor today; Oisin Murphy booked but this 6yo is into new territory in terms of his handicap mark and others appeal more.

Spotlight: Had a mark of just 59 when winning Dundalk handicap in January; he has added two handicap wins at the Curragh since, as well as several good efforts in defeat, but whether he's up to winning a race of this nature is questionable.

Spotlight: Smart front-runner on his day; the handicapper took a dim view of his Beverley win last September and he has found it tough going this time around, including at Redcar 11 days ago after a wind op; he is well handicapped again now though and should have a big run in him if his high draw proves no hindrance.

Spotlight: Two wins this season, both at a lower level; only midfield behind Brazen Bolt at Goodwood three weeks ago and Kevin Ryan could hold stronger claims elsewhere.

Spotlight: A wind operation in October 2023 proved successful and he had some smart sprint form last year, notably a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good; made all); ran well off this mark at Southwell when last seen 356 days ago; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at Goodwood in May; this is a tough race in which to make his return.