Philip Kirby's Runners Today

Bred to stay well and much more like it when runner-up in 1m handicap at Yarmouth 7 weeks ago, clear of the rest. This trip sure to unlock more so likely there's plenty more to come.

Scored twice over C&D last winter and shaped as if better for the run after 10 weeks off when sixth of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Pontefract (8f, good) 16 days ago, inadequate test. No surprise is he's much closer to form today back on the all-weather.

Winner at Redcar in April. 9/2, ran well to be placed again when second of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good) 72 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Looks sure to be in the mix once again.

Ran creditably back in a visor when second of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 9/1) 5 weeks ago, no match for winner. Makes tapeta debut. Looks competitive on form.

17/2, just beaten by an improved and much less exposed rival when second of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) 8 weeks ago. More required.

Took a step back in the right direction despite it being not a most likeable effort when third of 6 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm, 16/1) 34 days ago, nearest finish having gone in snatches. Must improve.

C&D winner in December and followed up over 12.5f at this track in January. Not so good when eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 11/2) when last seen 6 months ago and will need to hit the ground running on return.

13/2, last of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good) 14 days ago, finding little. Penultimate second working out well so she's worth a chance to get back on track.

Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good, 50/1) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.

22/1, good third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, merely closing up late. Far from certain to back that up here, however.