Plumpton
Promising second at Chepstow and doesn’t need much more.
Improved effort when scoring at Leicester last time out.
Keeps going close and another good run here before his break.
Has won two of past three and every chance again.
Can land the hat-trick after Imperial Cup win last time out.
Never runs a bad race and went close again at Wincanton.
Another good run when third at Kempton latest.
Southwell
Latest course win shows his form and he still looks on a fair mark.
Another good run last time and should improve further over this trip.
Narrow second last time and progressing well so should be right there.
Strong second here last time and opening mark looks lenient.
Course winner who ran well last time and remains nicely handicapped.
Promising debut second and expected to improve significantly for this step up.
Dominant course win last time and can cope with higher weight.
Bath
Ran close last time and remains competitive at this level.
Costly purchase from a yard with early juvenile winners already.
Listed runner-up last time and sets the standard on ratings here.
Consistent recent efforts and remains well treated for this grade.
Won last start and expected to improve further over this trip.
Close to form lately and looks fairly weighted in an open contest.
Running consistently well and looks capable of winning at this level.
Course winner who returns to a suitable level for this contest.
Market Rasen
Consistent hurdle form and looks capable of better.
Won last time and remains well treated on earlier novice form.
Narrow second last time and sets strong standard.
Hurdles winner who has more to offer over fences.
Course winner in form and remains well treated in an open race.
Point winner now with top yard and represents stable in good form.