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Photon is a strong, genuine all-weather handicapper trained by Roger Teal, with a love for Lingfield where he's placed before. This drop back to a more suitable trip of 10f should unlock his mojo. Switching from blinkers to cheekpieces could help him focus more here. Despite a tough run at Kempton last time, he has got multiple places off higher marks, which shows he's got the talent to hit the frame again with Lewis Edmunds steering. This looks an ideal opportunity for Photon to get right back on song, IMHO.

Brilliant Light is a classy old boy with a serious engine when things fall right. He is a proper staying handicap hurdler, and he’s already shown me that he can travel and compete in decent company over trips around 2½ miles to 3 miles. He was too lazy and never really fired at Thurles, but that sort of run can sometimes bring him on for next time, especially with cheekpieces back on and Danny Mullins doing the steering. If he travels with a bit more purpose, his ability and strong finish give him every chance of outrunning his mark, and he looks the type who could surprise a few at good odds here.