Timeform UK SmartPlays: Friday October 31

Big Sound - 15:25 Wetherby

Big Sound posted an improved effort when scoring at Kelso earlier this month, his second win to date over fences, and he can defy a 5-lb weight rise to follow up. Beau Dandy returned from a break to finish second in this event from a 9 lb higher mark 12 months ago and may fill that spot again, with Ballyben also considered.

Sohar - 15:45 Newmarket

A competitive staying handicap with the vote going to Sohar who landed this race 12 months ago, and has performed admirably in defeat in better contests all year. Mister Pagan caught the eye on return from a lengthy absence at York last time and is feared, given he's unexposed as a stayer, along with the three-year-old Rite To Reign.

Head of The Class - 16:00 Wetherby

Quite a few of these remain with potential in handicaps, with Head of The Class selected keeping in mind the promise of a couple of runs over hurdles in the spring. Market support for the similarly unexposed Oscar O'Scar back from a long absence would be significant, with Silver Vogue and Trafficker another couple to consider on their first run in a handicap.

Timeform UK SmartPlays

Back Big Sound @ 4.67/2 in the 15:25 Wetherby
Back Sohar @ 7.87/1 in the 15:45 Newmarket
Back Head of The Class @ 5.85/1 in the 16:00 Wetherby