PATTERDALE MESSI (6) followed a moderate fifth at this track two runs ago with another plain effort last time to finish fifth, beaten 5.5 lengths, in an A3 at this track over 480m (29.37). Tackles a handicap and will jump off scratch. Versatile performer who is clearly the one to beat. FOOTFIELD SQUEAK (5) turned in a solid run last start over 480m at this track finishing 4th and beaten only 1.75 lengths (29.29). Solid record here at the distance winning nine races. Has a solid record from this box including three wins and a minor placing. Should be in this for a long way. ALNWICK SOUNESS (3) has been struggling of late. Finished fifth two starts back at this track then was again out of the placings at his latest appearance in an A6 at this track over 480m (29.59). Switches to a handicap and jumps with a 7m advantage. Watch for a better run. COPPICE GERONIMO (4) is struggling to find form this time in. Modest effort to finish sixth two runs back at this track then only managed sixth, beaten 14 lengths, last start in an A5 at this track over 480m (30.48). Back to the handicaps now and jumps with a 6m advantage. Overall a genuine handicapper who has one win and one placings from three runs from the staggered start. Don't rule him out.