'Twice C&D placed off this kind of mark late last year; recent form less encouraging.'

'New personal best when denied by a short head over C&D last time; 2lb higher here.'

'Two wins and five places in 2024 but five modest 2025 runs; needs to bounce back.'

'One good run from four 2025 starts but is much better suited by 6f.'

'Back to form with two C&D places early this year then two modest runs; new headgear here.'

'Little sign of talent in five 6f runs to date; needs longer trip to bring big improvement.'

'No sign of ability in two tries to date, including over C&D; back from four months off.'

'Fast-finisher bidding for a quick C&D hat-trick; fine chance against some off form rivals.'

'His best form is over further (though has won at 1m1f); last five runs have been poor.'

'Has lost his form since three good 6f runs late last year; unlikely to stay this far.'

'Winless in 12 local tries; off form since three good C&D efforts at the turn of the year.'

'Plum last at massive odds on both career starts, including over this C&D last time.'