Cheltenham
Ran on strongly in Irish Arkle and is unbeaten at Cheltenham.
Regular winner who ran well when fourth here last time.
Class act who came back to his best at Ascot latest.
Has been impressive since stepping up to this distance.
Goes well here and can take another step forward.
Ran a cracker when winning a Grade 3 at Down Royal latest.
Tanked along when scoring at Sandown last time out.
Hexham
Has shown enough to be winning an open race like this.
Went well at Chepstow latest and right in the mix.
This stiffer test of stamina should be right up his street.
Loves it here and scored at Ayr last time out.
Went close at Catterick latest and right in the mix.
Consistent and should run his race again.
Southwell
Easy winner at Newcastle and has more to offer.
Bit in hand when scoring over course and distance latest.
Keeps going close and likes this track.
Improved from debut when second at Wolver last time out.
Can strike on debut for new trainer.
Nice maiden win latest and looks on a fair handicap mark.
Can land a fourth win over this course and distance.
Chelmsford City
In fine form and has a good record over this course and distance.
Has shown enough to win a modest race like this.
In excellent form and has a top claimer in the saddle.
Went close at Newcastle and looks right in the mix.
Should improve for this step up in distance.
Can land a fifth win at this specialists’ track.