C&D winner off this mark almost a year ago and he got back on track 2 months after his reappearance when second at Southwell in August, never nearer after meeting trouble. Player.

Not seen to best effect on 2 of his last 3 starts and mark eases again slightly. One to consider with Oisin Murphy booked.

C&D winner who added to his tally over 7f here in March. Generally held his form since and return to this trip looks a positive.

Consistent performer who won this race last year from 1 lb higher. Good second at Chepstow last time despite not settling and should make a bold bid to win this again.

Low-mileage 4-y-o who finally got off the mark in 5-runner event at Lingfield (turf) in June. Found out in stronger race at Newbury but he's back down in class now.

Both career wins came over C&D last winter, including from 7 lb higher in January. Has gradually gone off the boil since, though.

Back-to-back winner at Beverley and Redcar this summer but summed up by mark since.

Course winner from this mark last winter and some decent efforts in defeat this year. Not taken lightly back on all-weather.

Scored at Kempton in April last year. Struggled first 3 starts this season after a 13-month absence but much more encouraging signs back on the all-weather last 2 starts.

Landed back-to-back handicaps for James Tate last season. However, he's shown little in all 7 starts for current yard.

Landed a bit of a gamble when making a winning handicap debut at Gowran in June. However, showed signs of delayed recovery post-race when mid-field at Naas later that month and offered little starting out for this yard at Kempton 3 weeks ago.