1. Morty | He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Val De Travers at 10-3 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. |
2. Athollblair Boy | Amongst the placegetters last start running second at Newcastle. Looks the leader and 7kg claim should help. Can surprise. |
3. Blackjack | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Redcar and expect to lead/box seat with a favourable draw. Looks the leader. Place. |
4. Global Vision | A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Soyounique when sixth of 10 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. |
5. Polam Lane | Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Point Of Woods at 4-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. |
6. Hot Scoop | He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 8 behind Helvetian beaten 1l at 28-1 on his latest outing at Wetherby over 5f (good to firm) last month. |
7. Gustav Graves | A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Glorious Charmer when sixth of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f last month. |
8. Mr Orange | Back from 29 week spell. Looks the leader and has very strong form at Thirsk. Probably wins |
9. Eeh Bah Gum | Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 1l by Val De Travers when second of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. |
10. Excessable | Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind The Armed Man when fifth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. |
11. So Grateful | A 11 start maiden. Has a lot of early speed but still looks tested. |
12. Marwari | A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Point Of Woods at 66-1 when last of 16 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. |
13. Edessann | A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2l behind Cashel when fourth of 13 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. |
14. Littlemissattitude | Placed once in 15 starts. Beaten 18l behind Gigi's Beach at 100-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. |