'Progressive over 1m4f-1m6f; new trip here but 5lb well in; could produce another bold show'

'Won at Salisbury on second stable start; had good record here for Brian Ellison; respected'

'Returned to form when third at Goodwood recently and holds each-way claims once more'

'Four wins over 1m2f here this year but has something to prove at today's distance'

'Won on reappearance; this is much tougher but he could have lots more left in the tank'

'Won in blinkers at Kempton; career best needed but may have more to offer in the headgear'

'Close 4th at Goodwood on return; pedigree provides optimism he's capable of better still'

'Won off this mark at York last July but inconsistent and tailed off at Chester last time'

'Well beaten last time but this C&D winner is consistent in the main; has an each-way shout'

'Runs off last winning mark but not at the top of his game on his five outings this season'

'Some good C&D form this season and has each-way possibilities now back at Newcastle'

'Won at Ripon in April and some good form in defeat since; each-way contender'

'Flat career best when winning by 3l on reappearance at Southwell and 5lb rise isn't harsh'

'Four-time course winner who was second of six in hot little race at Haydock last time'

'Won Chester Cup consolation race before good third at Haydock and could be in the mix'

'Well beaten in the Chester Cup last time and needs to raise his game in a first-time visor'

'Four wins for David O'Meara last year but not easy to fancy judged on this year's two runs'

'Promising stable debut in December but has since been well beaten in first two handicaps'

'Encouraging 4th on stable/seasonal debut at Hamilton but 2 lesser runs have followed there'