'Bang in form but the prospect of competition for the lead reduces his appeal'

'This career-high mark was a factor in his mid-division finish at York'

'2-4 for this yard; ran well in defeat latest and prospect of softer ground won't harm'

'Could bounce back from a rare blip last time but this mark is quite challenging'

'Belatedly off the mark on grass last time; not sure softening ground would be welcomed'

'Dug deep from the front to repel some of today's opposition at Ayr; rain a negative'

'Has another 2lb nudge to deal with but in his current form he's a strong contender'

'Not far away in Redcar's always-strong Zetland Gold Cup last time; thereabouts'

'Continues to run well in handicaps without looking particularly well treated'

'Good third at Ayr last time and he's 3lb lower than when fourth 12 months ago'

'Made the most of an uncontested lead at Beverley; 6lb higher this time'

'Mark has suffered for winning three of his six races since wind surgery; only 4th latest'

'Needs a strong pace up front and he came through to win comfortably at Southwell'

'This is a hard race to win first time back and softening ground might not be ideal'

'Capable on old form but tailed off the last twice, latterly on stable debut'