Ascot Hospitality Handicap

All starts on good; beaten under 3l by subsequent Windsor Castle winner on 5f debut last May then finished third to subsequent Chesham winner at Newbury (6f) a fortnight later; latter event worked out extremely well so disappointing he couldn't get the job done at Bath (odds-on) the following month; not seen since but good chance of making a successful handicap debut/reappearance if ready and tapping back into that initial promise.

Stepped up on her debut in March when making all in five-runner novice at Kempton (also 6f, AW) three weeks later; those tactics will be tough to repeat in this field but she brings plenty of potential into this turf and handicap debut.

Went close on handicap debut in September; odds-on but still improved on fifth start to win Lingfield novice (6f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January; didn't back that up when down the field in classy affair over that C&D one month later but return to turf should be no problem.

Off the mark on second start (5f, good to firm) and ran respectably on handicap debut when beaten 3l at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft; not clear run) in August; gelded before sharing second (5f, AW) on reappearance in March and again didn't have the cleanest shot when fourth at Bath one month later; not ruled out.

Haydock novice (6f, good) winner who made pleasing handicap debut when third of 12 at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) in September; finished last on final two starts of last year but reappearance fifth of 13 at Ripon (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) wasn't a bad effort three weeks ago; now needs to build on that.

All starts at 6f; best of two runs last term came when chasing home two smart Godolphin juveniles on debut at Haydock (good to firm) last May; gelded before justifying a shade of odds-on at Chelmsford (also 6f, AW) on return in March; should do better again and this mark looks fair ahead of his handicap debut.

Beat 13 others to land Kempton novice (AW) in September but only fifth when favourite for handicap debut at Newmarket (also 7f, good to firm) the following month; subsequently gelded and his comeback run at Bath (5.5f, good but almost certainly softer) can be written off; booking of William Buick (1-4 for yard this season at start of the day) catches the eye.

Fine stamp who is unbeaten since contesting handicaps; made all to land his third such race when defying penalty to score at Kempton (6f, AW; Hallo Spaceboy second, Night Mission fifth) one month ago; also won on turf (good to soft, acts on good) and doesn't have to lead; impossible to ignore in current mood.

All starts on AW; picked up Wolverhampton fillies' novice in January and just held at Southwell (also 6f) on her handicap debut last month; this is tougher and a 2lb nudge demands more; still not ruled out.

More exposed than most but he won third handicap when making all at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; just held on) four weeks ago; also won twice at 6f on sound turf so these conditions should be no problem, but a 4lb rise might be.

Clear ability when placed all three starts (6f, good/good to soft) at two; gelded and stuck on from the rear when fifth to Arry Up at Kempton (6f, AW) on reappearance/handicap debut one month ago; will need to have come on for the outing but that's not beyond the realms.

Second of 12 at Newbury (6f, only start on good to soft) was much the best of four runs last year; gelded and not disgraced when fourth at Kempton (7f, AW; 25-1) on his reappearance at the start of last month; needs to build on that.

All starts at 5f; no impact in two Listed races after winning Ripon fillies' maiden (good) for Archie Watson last term; sights lowered for this yard but form of three handicap runs on Wolverhampton's AW suggest this extra furlong will need to give her quite the boost.

Good step forward from debut when runner-up at Ripon, albeit beaten 5l in four-runner event, in September and backed that up when second again at Yarmouth (also 6f, good) the following month; has been gelded and interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this reappearance/handicap debut.

28-1 winner of Ripon maiden (6f, good) in August and built on close reappearance second when beating 12 others in handicap over that C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; evidently likes that track but has form elsewhere and she's not ruled out despite 5lb rise.

Looked sure to progress in nurseries after winning Chepstow maiden (7f, good to firm) in July so it was disappointing she went 0-5 when inconsistent in that sphere subsequently; left Jack Channon (same owners) after finishing last at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in October; new yard going well but she'll need to bring her A-game to this return.

Last three starts at Bath and went close there (5.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in September; narrowly off the mark (5f, heavy) the following month and handled the rise in grade well when second (5.5f, good; kept on) on his comeback three weeks ago; return to 6f unlikely to represent a problem and should run his race again.

Four starts, one each at 5f, 6f, 7f and 1m; best form by some way when second over this trip at Chelmsford (AW; 40-1) on second go for Anthony Carson, which could be a straw to clutch at, but form in a maiden and handicap for this yard leaves her with work to do.