Went down by just a nose when second at Southwell All Weather over 2800m last time out. Expected to be very competitive.

Placed two on end before a break but was disappointing first-up last start when beaten a long way into sixth over 2800m at Southwell All Weather. Better than the last run suggests and can bounce back.

Has been out of the money in recent runs including last time out when fourth over 3300m at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 9 lengths. Prefer to see him back in form.

Last raced five-and-a-half weeks ago when midfield over 3200m at Goodwood after being in the leading division around the bend. Can measure up.

Overdue after minor placings at his last two, the latest over 2000m at this track after racing on the speed. Going well and expected to go well again.

Latest form hasn't been up to scratch and he is now 588 days without a win. Could only manage 11th over 2000m at this track most recently. Hard to be enthused.

Strips fitter after two runs this prep. Finished fifth last start over 3200m at Musselburgh, an improvement in the first-up effort. May need one more.

Last appeared four-and-a-half months ago when he finished a head from the winner in second over 3450m at Carlisle. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

Has been out of the money in recent runs including last time out when fourth over 2820m at Southwell All Weather two-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 3 lengths. Tough to beat if near his best.

Has not raced since finishing 22 lengths away in sixth over 3260m at this track on September 11. Among the main contenders.

Has struggled to find form this time in work, including last start when he finished 47 lengths from the winner in eighth over 2400m at Wolverhampton. Needs to do more.

Followed a win at this track two starts ago with a third last start over 3300m at Southwell All Weather, beaten 2.5 lengths. Current form hard to go past.

Nine-year-old who has had 41 starts and is yet to break through. Another lacklustre performance at Musselburgh last time out when 72 lengths away in seventh over 3200m. Hard to see the breakthrough coming today.

Narrowly beaten last time over 3300m at Southwell All Weather, finishing just a nose from the winner in second. Likely to feature again.