'C&D winner; has a big sprint in him and he's in better form than the numbers might imply'

'Has a big sprint in him but Ayr next month might be a better fit; headgear left off again'

'Good run at Redcar last week after wind surgery; more is required at this level'

'Three fine runs in this race in the past; retains ability as a 10yo; each-way shout'

'3rd in this race last year; handicapped to go well but would appeal more on slower ground'

'Pontefract win in June was a good effort but he did enjoy the run of things; others safer'

'York 2nd in June was a good run but below that level last time; big personal best needed'

'C&D win in May; also scored at Chester in June but tough trying to dominate this field'

'Form dipped last time and he looks vulnerable in a race of this nature'

'Has not looked ahead of his mark in two handicap runs; stall 1 is a potential issue too'

'Career-best effort when winning at Chepstow nine days ago; 7lb rise makes life tougher'

'Flew home for 3rd at York 3 weeks ago; another good run in adverse circumstances Thursday'

'Progressive 4yo; good mark and coming to the boil but ground softer than good would suit'

'Game win at Goodwood latest; still well treated; could bag far rail if the field splits'

'Two heavy defeats since an impressive Doncaster win; dangerous if back to that level'

'Two AW wins as a 2yo; absent since November and this is a tough test on his return'

'Conditions no problem but this race might prove a bridge too far at his advanced age'