'Consistent performer; a neck behind Packing Hermod over C&D last time; now 2lb higher.'

'Best local effort when C&D fifth after troubled passage last time; Purton now aboard.'

'Justified favouritism with 0.5l C&D win last time; merits respect off 7lb higher.'

'Keeps defying the handicapper and still of interest despite 7lb rise for recent neck win.'

'Three 6f wins; disappointing last two runs; trying 7f for the first time.'

'Burst back to form 11 days ago but 9lb rise for that win is harsh and better at 6f.'

'Looking for C&D hat-trick here; raised a further 6lb for the latest win'

'Stepping up in trip after consecutive 6f wins; needs to overcome career-high mark.'

'Has been in terrific form for some time; not ruled out despite high handicap mark'

'Has won off just 3lb lower but is a little off form and this is a strong race.'

'Likeable sort but may be in the handicapper's grip and prefers 6f on dirt.'

'Has won off much higher marks but is badly out of form at present.'