4:10 Southwell (AW): Gent's Night Sat 24th October Handicap Stakes

Protest Rally Billy Garritty · Liam Bailey

Winless in his last five starts, Protest Rally nonetheless catches the eye as the top-rated runner here, carrying 138 lb from stall seven on a surface and trip he has experience of, and a return 18 days on from his latest fifth is straightforward enough.

Let's Go Hugo Tom Kiely-Marshall(3) · Ollie Pears

Boasting three wins in his last six starts, including victory on his latest outing, Let's Go Hugo arrives in fine fettle just 16 days on from his latest success, with experience of today's distance and going in his favour; however, a hefty 135 lb and our rating of 57 suggest he may find conditions tough against stronger company.

Sam's Xpress Dylan Hogan · Julia & Shelley Birkett

Winless in his last six starts, Sam's Xpress at least has experience of today's trip and conditions and comes here fresh on 27 days' rest, but his persistent tendency to finish in the rear half of the field is the significant concern.

Popular Dream Alex Jary(3) · Derek Shaw

Winless in his last six, Popular Dream nevertheless holds a speed rating of 70 that suggests more ability than his finishing positions imply, and he has experience over today's trip and conditions; the 128-day absence is the key risk.

Torfrida Kieran O'Neill · Pam Sly

Winless in her last five starts, Torfrida nonetheless catches the eye on our rating of 68 — well clear of her official mark — and she has run over today's trip and going before, with draw three and a return after 41 days; the risk is that her recent finishes make confidence hard to sustain.

Crypto Quest Christian Howarth(3) · Scott Dixon

Crypto Quest showed promise with a second and a third in recent starts, but has gone winless in his last five and heads here with a trainer in the midst of a difficult spell; the experience over today's trip and going offers some consolation, though he faces a stiff ask.

Tomarlo Darragh Keenan · Jennie Candlish

Tomarlo faces a stiff ask from stall one carrying 128 lb, and consecutive finishes of fifth and seventh in his last two starts do little to inspire confidence; a win three starts back offers a flicker of hope, and he does have experience over today's distance and going.

Hellcat William Carver · Ross Burdon

Winless in her last five starts and ranked bottom of the field on our figures, Hellcat faces a stiff task, though she has run over today's distance and going before and returns from a 33-day break in reasonable order from stall two carrying 124 lb.

Mimime Harry Vigors(5) · Michael Appleby

Winless in her last six starts, Mimime has been runner-up twice in recent outings and has experience over today's trip and going, but ranked eighth of nine on our figures she faces a stiff task from stall five carrying 118 lb off an official mark of 45.