Treasury Devil might not have measured up to his early promise this year, but he can turn around his indifferent patch of form as he makes his first all-weather start at Kempton.
John Gosden's charge looked a promising individual when winning his first two starts as a juvenile, and the Newmarket handler thought enough of him to try Group One company at Longchamp last October.
However, he fell well short of the mark on that occasion, on very soft ground, and was only mid-division in a soft-ground handicap at Sandown on his reappearance in April.
The Bernardini colt did not run a bad race when third behind Ocean War in Listed company at Newmarket later that month, but something evidently went amiss as he did not make the track again until last month.
His third behind Jet Away in a conditions event was pleasing enough and although he was beaten by over ten lengths, Treasury Devil most likely needed the outing.
The in-form Gosden switches his attention to the Polytrack for the Play Rainbow Riches At bluesq.com Conditions Stakes and given that he is a good-ground horse, he could find the new surface in his favour.
Gabriel's Lad can make it third-time lucky in the Download The Blue Square Bet App Median Auction Maiden Stakes.
After finishing second on his racecourse bow, the Dark Angel gelding filled the same position at Wolverhampton last time, albeit some six lengths behind winner Right Result.
He was far too keen in the early stages that day but if trainer Denis Coakley has managed to teach him to settle a bit better, Gabriel's Lad should soon visit the winner's enclosure.
Watch Chain can go close in the 32RedBet Claiming Stakes at Southwell.
Alan McCabe's charge scored at Yarmouth in May and while he has mainly struggled since, the four-year-old showed signs of a revival when fourth at this track last time, not enjoying the best of runs before staying on at just the one pace.
Pulsatilla looked pretty green at Redcar last month but her time can come in the 32Red Casino Maiden Stakes.
Third on her racecourse bow in July, she then spent a few months off the track before claiming the same position at the seaside venue.
Pulsatilla should have learnt plenty for the experience and appeals as one with improvement to come.
Cucumber Run can make a perfect start over fences in the Ludlow Branch Bluefin Insurance Solutions Beginners' Chase. Twice a hurdles winner for Nicky Henderson last year, he disappointed on his final outing when well beaten in a Grade Three heat at Sandown in March.
The six-year-old is a half-brother to Somersby so there is obvious ability in the family over fences and Cucumber Run has been the subject of some encouraging work reports.
Dormouse was a winner at Warwick earlier this month and he can strike again in Taunton's SIS Live Handicap Hurdle.
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