Has not raced since finishing 8 lengths away in fifth over 2300m at Great Yarmouth on October 21. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

Form below par since a win three starts ago, the latest effort a 12 length fourth over 2500m at this track. Nicely placed this time and can break back into the winners' list.

Last appeared six-and-a-half months ago when he finished 7 lengths from the winner in sixth over 2220m at Kempton Park All Weather. Won first-up last prep at this track over 1400m. Marginal prospect.

Didn't live up to expectations as favourite last time after resuming with a good third over 2000m on March 29. Ignore last start. Worth another chance.

Last start was back on September 6 when third over 2400m at Thirsk. Has since changed trainers. Finds a very nice race to kick off the campaign.

Finished second two back then could only manage seventh last time over 2500m at Musselburgh, beaten 7 lengths. Better than the last start suggests.

Has not raced since finishing 14 lengths away in sixth over 1600m at Kempton Park All Weather on February 18. Won first-up last prep at Southwell All Weather over 1400m. May need the hitout.

Has not raced since finishing 4.5 lengths away in sixth over 2000m at this track on October 17. Did finish in the money first-up last prep at Ayr over 2000m. A big run will not surprise.

Has been below his best for a long time and is now without a win in 575 days. Safely held last time out when tenth over 3400m at Newcastle a month ago. Needs a major form reversal.

Last appeared six months ago when he finished 4.5 lengths from the winner in second over 2500m at Musselburgh. Sure to be thereabouts.

Hard to follow recently, but turned in a much better effort last time finishing third over 1600m at Doncaster. Has the ability and is a top chance this line-up.

Continued the disappointing campaign last start when sixth and beaten 29 lengths over 2500m at this track. Needs to do more.