'Fine C&D second last month; fast ground would be an unknown but plenty in favour otherwise'

'Third in this last year and over C&D in April; in the mix again in first-time cheekpieces'

'Ended 2022 with a win but will need to be at his best (after six months off) to follow up'

'Tough and progressive; shaped well when fourth here on reappearance; might be the answer'

'Met trouble here 12 months ago; ended 2022 with fair run; not ruled out after layoff'

'Mark shot up after two autumn wins and well held final 4yo start; rain would probably suit'

'Good second at July meeting last year; shaped well on return; big player in new headgear'

'Disappointing in 2022 but thrown in on the form of his second in the Gimcrack as a 2yo'

'Two wins last spring; encouraging return from six months off at Kempton; high on the list'

'Admirable veteran; not at best this year but has had excuses; impossible to rule out'

'Did well after joining Mick Appleby last year; possibly needed reappearance; considered'

'Clearcut winner of this race 12 months ago; only 2lb higher but below par since'

'Disappointing last time but was second in this race last year and he's now 6lb lower'

'4-5 here but down the field behind several of today's rivals over C&D last month'

'Second in last year's Wokingham; had excuses on reappearance; dangerous if bouncing back'

'Front-runner; improved to win twice last summer; needs another step forward after layoff'

'On a long losing run; returning to 6f and new headgear may help'

'Winless since 2yo days but has faced some stiff tasks; this is easier; could have a say'

'Jolt of improvement when beaten neck at Newbury; leading contender if on another going day'

'Ended 2022 out of form; back to workable mark but others have more obvious claims'

'1m was too far on reappearance; may well bounce back over today's more suitable distance'