Southwell
Looks sure to improve for this step up in distance.
Keeps going close and this looks a good chance.
Looks the type to improve now handicapping.
Bit in hand when scoring over fences last time out.
Good win on Boxing Day and has much more to offer.
Consistent and the blinkers can help him show his best.
Can cope with 9lb rise in the weights for a good win.
Newcastle
He was unlucky not to score at Southwell last time out.
Finished strongly when third here on latest outing.
Solid form around here and won’t be far away again.
Has won over this course and distance five times.
Keeps going close and will be right there again.
Came with a late rattle when second at Wolver last time.
Kempton
Overdue a win but showed positive signs at Chelmsford.
Bit in hand when winning at Southwell last time.
Keeps going close and has run well here before.
Went close over course and distance last time out.
Has won past two nicely and every chance of the hat-trick.
Much improved when scoring at Southwell last time out.