| 1. Nortonthorpe Boy | Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather (3 PO). Won on his latest outing when 5-2jt-fav at Lingfield over 7f earlier this month, beating Rohaan by 1 1/2l. Carries a 12lb penalty today for that success. Has won 3 times this season. |
| 2. Elusive Treat | Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 3 1/2l by Secret Handsheikh when second of 5 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f earlier this month. Has won at Newcastle and Kempton this season. |
| 3. Night Narcissus | Won on her latest outing when 6-5fav at Wolverhampton over 6f last month, beating Lead Story by 4 1/2l. |
| 4. Obtuse | He has won four times from 5f to 6f on the all-weather (2 PO). Finished 7l behind Nortonthorpe Boy when fourth of 6 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f earlier this month. |
| 5. Desert Boots | Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather (1 FB, 1 PO). A winner at 5-1 at Southwell over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Silver Nemo by 1 1/4l. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today. |
