'2nd on soft at Ascot last week (2m); longer trip worth a go but other runners appeal more'

'Northern raider on a roll having won five of his last six and appears to stay all day'

'In-form Irish raider who has won in Britain; assured stayer; 2lb out of the weights'

'0-10 since arriving from France where he won twice; accustomed to easier races than this'

'Lots of form in strong staying handicaps but faster ground would be favoured'

'Excellent course record and had excuses last time; this stamina test could suit him'

'Made all last time at Chester; unlikely to get a soft lead this time and 5lb higher'

'Didn't quite last home over 2m5f at Ascot and has softer ground to deal with here'

'Knows what these staying handicaps are all about and he can cope with this mark'

'Beverley winner but it's unconvincing that he's in good enough form to win this'

'Struggled this term and may need faster ground if he's to recapture last year's highs'

'Solid form in strong staying handicaps before an excusable defeat in Northumberland Plate'

'Lost his way since his fourth 12 months ago and is 15lb out of the weights this time'

'Fine on soft ground normally but he may appreciate quicker conditions over quite this far'

'Quiet on the AW this campaign and faces a big ask at this level returned to turf'

'Still learning his trade as a stayer and improved form on the AW last time (2m)'

'On last winning mark and all things considered he didn't run badly in the Ascot Stakes'