| 1. Desert Doctor | Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Notre Dame beaten 2 3/4l at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Meydan over 6f in February. |
| 2. Equiano Springs | Back after 33 week break and proven first-up runner winning in three of eight attempts. Looks the leader. Among the main chances. |
| 3. Abu Malek | A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten a neck by Cotai West when second of 6 at 6-4fav on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. |
| 4. Dazzling Dan | He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 11l behind Tanmawwy at 22-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today. |
| 5. Pockley | Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Our Little Pony when fifth of 21 at 80-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) earlier this month. |
| 6. Recall The Show | On a six day back-up. Looks the leader and won once this prep at Southwell nine runs back. Must respect. |
| 7. Hiya Maite | Placed in all three of his starts. Beaten a neck by Hebrides when second of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 6f (good) last month. |
| 8. Politics | A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 13l behind Quest For Fun at 28-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month. |
| 9. Admirality | On a seven day back-up. Looks the leader and large claim helps. Go well. |
| 10. Temple Bruer | Finished midfield last start at Nottingham. Capable of racing on speed and 3kg claim should help. Place hope. |
