Salisbury
Two good seconds so far and doesn’t need a lot more.
Finished with a rattle into second on debut at York.
Much improved into second at Chelmsford latest.
Could easily improve now switching back to turf.
Improved on comeback at Bath last time out.
Will improve for this step up in distance.
Personal best when second at Nottingham last time.
Right back to form when winning at Windsor latest.
Southwell
Can land the hat-trick over what looks an ideal distance.
Good hurdler who should take well to chasing.
Consistent and won on last outing over course and distance.
Keeps running well and this looks a good chance.
Points winner who should enjoy this hurdles debut.
Two good wins and 4lb rise looks more than fair.
Went close in similar contest at Sedgefield last time.
Has shown his best over this course and distance.
Wetherby
Well bred and yard does well with two-year-olds.
Some promise in hot contest at York on debut.
Bred to be a lot better than this level.
Improved effort when third at Doncaster last time.
Back to best when third at Goodwood latest.
Went close in stronger race at Newmarket last time.
Came from a long way back when third at HQ latest.
Has won both starts since moving to current connections.