Perth
Has won past two nicely and should be right there again.
Winner of his past two races over this course and distance.
Good effort when third on chase debut at Bangor last time.
Can cope with 6lb rise for winning last time out.
Went close on debut for current connections last time.
Has more to come upped in trip on handicap debut.
Had lots in hand when scoring at Cartmel last time out.
Wasn’t stopping when winning on debut at Worcester.
Newmarket
Bred to be smart and choice of William Buick on debut.
Has shown plenty in maidens and fair mark on hcap debut.
Down weights and decent effort at Ascot last time in July.
Went close at Donny latest and trainer does well in this race.
Consistent and has more to come with few miles on clock.
Has solid form and fresh from a mid-season break.
Been knocking on the door and this is a good chance.
Pontefract
Consistent at this level and right in the mix again.
Improved when just pipped at Chester last time out.
Made it four in a row without breaking sweat at Yarmouth latest.
Improved from debut when second at Musselburgh last time.
Has moved from Ireland to an in-form trainer.
Game winner at Hamilton and has improvement to come.
Been knocking on the door and this looks a good chance.
Southwell
Went close at Wolver despite missing the break.
Keeps running away and can figure in this open contest.
Second at Wolver last time and can go one better.
Can cope with 3lb rise for scoring at Lingfield.
Good win on debut and went close again last time out.
Game winner over course and distance last time.
Consistent and looks on a fair handicap mark.
Has shown solid form over this course and distance.
Likes it here and not been with this yard for long.