'Performing well in this higher grade since completing C&D hat-trick in October; respected'

'Sound effort when fifth over C&D last month; 2lb lower today and has the inside draw'

'Six-time C&D winner; safely held off this career-high mark on last two outings, though'

'Very useful in his prime but has been in the doldrums for a good while now'

'Went close over C&D last month and has now been placed on three of four stable starts'

'Consistent, but usually finds the winning line coming too soon'

'Maiden winner in New Zealand last year but made low-key Hong Kong debut last month'

'0-7 in HK; ran well when placed last month but is drawn much wider today'

'C&D winner in September but out of form lately; needs to turn things around'

'Ended long losing run in December but is not the force of old; others preferred'