'Placed over 2m6f here in December but disappointed over C&D last month; others preferred'

'2-2 in handicaps (2m1f/2m4f) and seemingly in a steep upward curve; major player'

'Below form last time but was placed in good-quality Wetherby handicap two starts ago'

'Very respectable fourth over C&D on handicap debut; 1lb drop not enough to tempt, though'

'Placed on last two outings but others appeal more all the same'

'Bounced back from poor handicap debut when very close second over C&D last month'

'Won comfortably on last month's handicap debut and ran big race in defeat last time'

'Won this race off today's mark a year ago and looked back in good form last month'

'Sound effort when placed at Catterick last month but needs to find hidden reserves here'

'3-9 over hurdles; gave good account when placed over C&D last month'

'Four wins this season, three of them over C&D; might still be on the upgrade'

'Unable to land a of blow in another of these series finals at Musselburgh last week.'

'Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut; has more to prove than several of these'

'Won three times at Newcastle during the winter and was placed on last two outings; player'

'Both runs since 80-1 win were perfectly respectable; needs to kick on again, though'

'Took form to whole new level when winning comfortably two starts ago; safey held since'