Ascot
Has won much better races than this in his time.
Capable of better than we saw at Exeter last time out.
Good winner at Doncaster and can repeat the feat here.
Plenty in hand when scoring at Wincanton two runs ago.
Got stuck in the mud last time and this ground suits better.
He beat his sole rival in this race when they met last year.
Doncaster
Good third at Southwell and can repeat that on turf.
Consistent and he’s just 1lb higher than a good win at York.
Just pipped at Nottingham and can come back with a win.
Three good runs last season and has more to offer.
Last seen running a cracking fifth in the November Handicap.
Good comeback third over too short a trip last time out.
Second in the November Handicap and can step up.
Can complete the hat-trick over an ideal trip on comeback.
Carlisle
Can strike on debut for a yard that’s won this race before.
Will bounce back from blip last time with Hughes on board.
Fell last time but was in good nick before that.
Went close over course and distance last time out.
Consistent and can land a third win of the campaign.
Solid effort at Newcastle and will be right there again.
Well bred and the booking of Hughes takes the eye.