Ayr
Won decisively at Kelso and proven over two miles on soft.
Dominant Warwick winner who stays well and thrives on good ground.
Improved strongly to win here last time and stays three miles well.
Classy Wetherby winner with graded form and ideal soft-ground performer.
Consistent chaser running well here lately and proven at three miles.
Course winner who handles soft and looks ready to peak.
Easy debut winner here and effective over two miles on soft.
Newcastle
Improving type who stayed on well last time, cheekpieces now help.
In great form lately and proven winner on this surface.
Strong late run last time suggests further progress is coming.
Reliable sprinter thriving here lately and has consistent winning form.
Consistent miler in good order and suited by conditions today.
Improving sprinter in peak form and unbeaten here this year.
Four-time course winner is thriving and clearly loves it here.
Southwell
In great form lately and proven winner over five furlongs.
Ran strongly last time and looks set to go one better.
Impressive Newcastle winner who travelled smoothly and won with authority.
Strong course winner last time and clearly thriving over seven furlongs.
Should have won latest start and looks primed for quick compensation.
Promising debut runner-up who shaped well and looks sure to improve.
Consistent sprinter in fine form and proven winner over five furlongs.
In peak form lately and effective returning to this longer trip.