Verdict

Difficult to recommend any of these as My Mate Les failed to build on a narrow margin defeat at this track when well beaten at Kempton last time and, though Prickles produced a better effort on his latest outing, his only win in 28 starts came over 1m6f. Ad Vitam also has a poor strike rate but is on a winning mark and racing back over a more suitable distance, while it would be no surprise to see Omega Centauri improve on her handicap bow. But the token vote goes to another unexposed sort in HOT TUB, who showed a bit more at Kempton last time and should appreciate this longer trip.

Formwatch

Harrys Yer Man 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 8th of 11, 8l behind Honourable Knight (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.

My Mate Les (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Chased leader until 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 6l behind Querido (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.

Ad Vitam (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Always behind, beaten when eased inside final furlong, 11th of 12, 17l behind Kyncraighe (8-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.

Littleportnbrandy (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on outside, ridden and lost place 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 9, 17l behind Bird Dog (8-10) at Southwell 6f mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Dec.

Hot Tub 33-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, last pair, headway between horses when not clearest of runs entering final 1f, stayed on to 4th post, 4th of 7, 5l behind Querido (9-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.

Kirstys Lad 12-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 10l behind Cwmni (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.

Omega Centauri 66-1 (9-8) Held up, behind final 3f, 8th of 9, 12l behind Frosty Berry (8-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jan.

Prickles 22-1 (8-8) Soon led, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Hada Men (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan.

Ravanchi 200-1 (8-3) Reared leaving stalls, always behind, last of 6, 10l behind Munsarim (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks (5) pol in Jan.

Deferto Delphi 14-1 (10-0) Awkward leaving stalls, took keen hold, always behind, lost touch over 6f out, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Brasingaman Eric (10-6) at Carlisle 1m 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.

Secret Assassin (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Look For Love (8-8) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.

Aggbag 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out, 6th of 11, 10l behind St Ignatius (8-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-52 (6) fbs in Jan.

Just Zak 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, weakened before halfway, 10th of 11, 22l behind St Ignatius (8-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-52 (6) fbs in Jan.