'Progressive and style of racing suggests the drop back to 5f should suit; the one to beat'

'Not at his best here this winter but a return to this trip should help and off a good mark'

'Out of form this year despite dropping down the handicap; needs to find a bit'

'Coming down the handicap and a clear chance at her best in a very winnable race'

'Decent effort in a first-time hood over 6f here last month; tongue-tie added here today'

'Runs well fresh and handles most ground conditions; not to be dismissed'

'Runs well enough over 6f to suggest this 5f could be okay for him; champion jockey booked'

'Returned in December from 11 months off; not disgraced in two runs but plenty more needed'

'Only dropped 2lb and has it to do on recent form but does take a drop in class here'

'Three-time winner in Britain but not a trace of his best form since joining Denis Hogan'

'Off for a few weeks and comes here fresh, so the drop back to 5f could suit well'

'35-race maiden and didn't beat a rival over 6f here last time; others preferred'