Uttoxeter
Good winner over course and distance last time out.
Can strike for new connections on this hat-trick bid.
Has won his past two outings over this course and distance.
Comes here looking for a hat-trick and still on fair mark.
Lots in hand when winning at Southwell latest.
Consistent and has more to offer at chase level.
Easy winner over course and distance on debut.
Ascot
Well bred and can make a winning debut.
Has won both starts for Henderson and has more to come.
Keeps improving and can take another step forward here.
Good run when fourth in Old Newton Cup at Haydock latest.
Finished well into second after missing the break latest.
Keeps going close and this looks a good winning chance.
Thirsk
Good run in stronger race than this at Beverley latest.
Has shown enough to be winning a contest like this.
Keeps going close and another good effort at Hamilton.
Has been running in stronger contests than this.
Won nicely at Ffos Las and capable of defying a penalty.
Finished strongly when second at Hamilton last time out.
York
Back to form when second at Ripon last time out.
Bit in hand when scoring at Doncaster latest.
Should know his job coming from William Haggas yard.
Easy winner over course and distance last time.
Made it six on the spin at Ayr and deserves this hike in grade.
Always runs well here and takes a drop in class today.
Can cope with penalty for easy win at Haydock latest.
Chepstow
Can land a fifth win at this specialists’ track.
Two good thirds and should have a lot more to offer.
Overdue a win but this looks a good opportunity.
Went close at Nottingham and back from same mark.
Few miles on clock and capable of improvement.
Likes it here and solid third last time out.
Made it three wins in a row nicely at Ffos Las latest.
Newmarket
Bred for this trip and can make a winning start.
Can improve on this handicap debut after three good runs.
Looks capable of better now going up in distance.
Two good runs so far and doesn’t need a lot more.
Game winner last time and longer trip should be ideal.
Keeps running well and in the mix again.