1. Venturous | Has won 13 races from 5f to 6f including 8 wins on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Dakota Gold at 20-1 when 17th of 22 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) last month. Has won twice at Newcastle this season. |
2. Copper Knight | Has won 12 races at 5f including a win on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 5-2fav at Chester over 5f (good) earlier this month, beating Glory Fighter by 2l. |
3. Makanah | Has placed in two runs from three this campaign and should find the lead easily having drawn well. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader. Place chance. |
4. Dakota Gold | Returns from six week let-up. Coming off a win at York. Capable of racing on speed. A winning chance. |
5. Just Frank | He has won three times from 6f to 7f. Beaten 2 1/2l by Clarendon House when second of 3 at 16-5 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. |
6. Fernando Rah | He has won three times from 5f to 6f including 2 wins on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind Caroline Dale when fourth of 6 at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f in January. |
7. Count D'Orsay | Winner of five races at 5f. Third of 8 behind Copper Knight beaten 2 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good) earlier this month. |
8. Premier Power | Successful twice at 6f on polytrack. Beaten 9l behind Asjad at 22-1 when 16th of 21 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) last month. |
9. City Walk | Returns from five week let-up. Capable of racing on speed and down in distance. Place only. |
10. Illusionist | Coming off a win at York when fresh. Capable of racing on speed. Rough claims. |
11. Digital | He has won three times at 5f including a win on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Burning Cash when fifth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. |
12. Stone Of Destiny | He has won four times from 5f to 6f including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Finished 4l behind Tees Spirit when sixth of 20 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. |
13. Saluti | Has won 11 races from 5f to 7f including 2 wins on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Burning Cash beaten 1/2l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. |
14. Intrinsic Bond | He has won four times from 5f to 6f including a win on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Justanotherbottle when fifth of 7 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) earlier this month. |