'Modest run on only start but it's surely significant that Purton takes over in the saddle.'

'Good comeback second and denied a clear run when third (both this C&D); solid credentials.'

'Could be caught wide from outside draw; becoming disappointing and now tries blinkers.'

'Win rate is 1-18 but well treated on some of his placed efforts this spring; reserve.'

'Small improvement when sixth over C&D last month; triple C&D winner but no win since 2023.'

'In good heart at present; sound claims after close C&D third last time.'

'Inconsistent gelding; sprang a big shock in October but otherwise disappointing of late.'

'Will be one of the outsiders having shown little in two career runs; change of headgear.'

'Hard to fancy here, having begun his career with two poor efforts at big odds.'

'Front-runner who went up 5lb for C&D October win; solid third since and has claims again.'

'Raised 5lb for short head C&D win five weeks ago; more to do today upped in grade.'

'Newcomer who has showed next to nothing in four trial races to date.'