'Surprise dirt winner 13 months ago; all seven other career starts much less promising.'

'Landed a 1l C&D victory on his second start four weeks ago; solid claims off 7lb higher.'

'Won with nothing to spare over C&D four weeks ago; more to do here off 6lb higher mark.'

'Back from a long layoff for a new trainer with headgear added; a possible'

'Running consistently well without quite getting his head in front; chance again here.'

'Return to this trip should suit but has plenty to find even on his best 6f form.'

'Hard to fancy having begun his his career with nine straight unplaced runs.'

'Has been doing his best work late over 5f the last twice; this extra furlong should help.'

'Two good recent C&D efforts; only small improvement needed to get him in the shake-up.'

'Old-stager who grabbed his sixth career win in October; one good run in three tries since.'

'Debutant; made all in a trial race last month but had previously run poorly in six others.'

'Was behind three of today's rivals over this C&D on his debut'