1. Big Bear Hug | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Nottingham. Capable of racing on speed and has two placings from four runs this prep. Don’t dismiss. |
2. Alphonse Le Grande | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Brighton when first up. Capable of racing on speed and won once this prep at Wolverhampton three runs back. Forward showing no surprise. |
3. Rushford | Amongst the placegetters last start running second at Brighton when first up and should run fitter for past attempts. Can surprise. |
4. Haarar | First-up after 40 week spell. Can get the job done. |
5. Sandy Paradise | Finished 16 lengths off the winner last start at Wolverhampton. Looks the leader. Probably wins |
6. Buxted Reel | Finished fifth last start at Brighton. Has genuine early speed and drawn perfectly. Should be thereabouts. |
7. Via Serica | Short back-up of five days. Capable of racing on speed and should run fitter for past attempts. Should go well. |
8. Foshan | Placed once in five starts. Beaten 7l behind Circle Time at 4-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f earlier this month. |