Strong effort last start when he finished a close second at Pontefract over 2000m. Expected to be very competitive.

Resuming from a spell. Yet to find the placings in three first-up runs. Later on perhaps.

Found a couple better at the latest appearance over 3400m at Sedgefield five-and-a-half weeks ago. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond his reach.

Made it three unplaced runs from three starts this prep when fourth over 1600m at Southwell All Weather a week-and-a-half ago. Hard to beat on his best form.

In the money two starts back at Nottingham but couldn't back that up when unplaced over 2000m at Pontefract last time. Hard to beat on his best form.

Resumes after 17 months off. Showed form at times last time in but not enough to get excited about his chances here. Looking elsewhere.

Resumed from a spell last start with a win over 1600m at Newcastle All Weather. Back in fine order and is sure to measure up.

Broke through for an overdue win last time over 1800m at Musselburgh. Back in form and a bold showing is expected.

Failed to threaten last time out when sixth over 1900m at Wolverhampton, beaten 10 lengths. Eight-year-old gelding who has been well held recently and it would seem that this trend is likely to continue.

Has just 12 wins and 33 minor placings from 123 starts. Last start finished ninth over 2000m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Can play a role in the outcome.

Well held in both runs including last start when tenth over 2000m at Nottingham. Has ability but struggling for form.

Finished midfield when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Thirsk. Tackles a longer journey this time. Among the better chances in this line up.

Has not raced since finishing 11th over 2500m at Newcastle All Weather on December 9. Others preferred.

Returned from a spell with fair effort last start when sixth, beaten 4 lengths, at this track over 2000m. Will need this run.