Zak Wheatley's Rides Today

Hold up performer who scored twice over 5f at Musselburgh this summer and recorded a creditable runner-up effort there last weekend. Not so good at Ayr on Friday, but still highly respected in the less competitive race.

Four-time C&D winner. Didn't need to improve to win 6-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 11/4) 19 days ago. Holding her form well and should give another good account.

Landed a gamble when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 19 days ago, driven clear. That effort rated as a career best but more will be required from a 6 lb higher mark.

Three-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win here in July. Evens, rare below-par effort when fifth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 41 days ago. Still makes the shortlist on the overall balance of her form.

5-y-o mare who has built up a fine strike rate, gaining a sixth win from last 7 starts when edging ahead late on at Thirsk (6f) in July. Up 2 lb on the back of that but she will need to pull out bit more if she's to defy career-high mark here.

Confirmed debut promise when winning 10-runner maiden at Ayr last month before following up in 7-runner minor event at Newcastle (6f) 16 days ago, pushed out. Likely to improve further now handicapping.