1. Frog And Toad | Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 15l behind Eligible at 4-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) last month. Has won at Thirsk and Doncaster this season. |
2. Master Of Combat | Let-up. Finished ninth last start at Thirsk when resuming. Capable of racing on speed. Chance. |
3. Ebury | Successful twice at 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 4l behind Northern Express when fifth of 16 at 16-1 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good) earlier this month. |
4. Thrave | Finished four lengths off the winner last start at Doncaster on a soft track. Has a lot of early speed. At least a place chance here. |
5. Antagonize | Has placed in two runs from three this campaign. Looks the leader and large claim helps. Will take a power of beating. |
6. Truth In Jest | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Doncaster. Capable of racing on speed and large claim helps. Knockout hope. |
7. Night Ranger | Placed once in four starts. Beaten 12l behind Electrical Storm at 66-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at York over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. |
8. Sideshift | A winner at 1m 3f on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Mere Catherine at 8-1 when last of 9 on his latest flat outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (soft) in August '20. |
9. Rum Runner | Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Little Ted when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good) last month. |
10. Hardy | Placed in three of 12 starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Paddy Elliott when fourth of 10 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. |