Dropping down after racing in tougher company recently, where the form was moderate rather than sharp. His trainer's record in these conditions is solid, around one in five, but the four box hasn't been especially productive at this track and grade. He races through the middle of the track and is among the quicker dogs here on the clock, not far off the fastest recorded time in the field. The class drop offers some encouragement but the recent form doesn't scream imminent improvement. Respected on the clock even if the ratings don't have him among the leading pair.

Modest recent form with a mix of minor placings rather than wins, though he's never finished outside the top half of the field either. He holds the fastest recorded time in this race by a clear margin, and his trainer has a decent record in these conditions. The trouble is the draw — the six box has been one of the weaker performers at this track, grade and trip, and he tends to drift wide when he goes for his pace, costing ground on the bends. The fastest dog in the race on the clock, but the outside draw is a real obstacle to using that speed.

Modest recent form on paper, but there's a trial signal to note — she clocked a time over four-tenths faster than her recent race average, suggesting more improvement in hand than the bare form line shows. She races through the middle of the track and matches the second-fastest recorded time in this field. Her trainer's record in these conditions is the weakest of this group, which is the clearest concern against her. The trial form is the case for backing an upgrade; the trainer record is the case against. One for the notebook rather than a confident play.