Transformed by switch to front-running tactics when winning at Newcastle in March and has remained in good form, clear of the rest when second of 11 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good) in April. 5 lb higher now, though, and entitled to be sharper for this outing after 168-day absence.

Has improved since joining current yard winning 6f event at Carlisle in June and 7f event there in August. The step back up to 1m shouldn't be an issue, though she has yet to prove herself as effective on this surface as she is on turf

Remains a maiden but ran one of her better races when third of 14 at Kempton last month. Awkward leaving stalls and not ideally placed when below form there last time. Capable of being in the mix if bouncing back.

Off the mark at fifth attempt for David O'Meara when landing 10-runner handicap at Southwell in August. Not seen to best effect when 5½ lengths fifth of 12 to Gladiadora over same C&D last time. Her style of racing should be well suited to this track and bold bid anticipated.

Opened his account at Pontefract (6f) in April and has largely held his form well since, though was below form when 5¼ lengths fifth of 12 to Lope Y Linda at Catterick. Very much the type to quickly bounce back but has stamina to prove now tackling 1m.

Fair 6f juvenile winner who stepped up markedly on his reappearance when fourth in 20-runner York handicap over this trip in May. Unable to replicate that confined to 3 starts since, including when taking on his elders for the first time when 2½ lengths fifth of 14 to Ice Cube at Ayr on latest.

First run since leaving George Boughey when last of 9 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (7f) 28 days ago. Can only be watched after that.

Hinted at ability in a trio of maidens at 7f/1m, though looked slightly stretched by this trip on latest. Makes handicap debut.

Gained a first win at the twelfth attempt at Nottingham in July and followed that up with a decent third at Redcar. Might have found next run coming too soon so must be respected given more of a break this time.