| 1. Merricourt | Won once this prep at Ayr four runs back. Has genuine early speed and goes well at the track. Genuine claims. |
| 2. Three Saints Bay | Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 7l behind Fanzone when sixth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) in April. |
| 3. Blowing Wind | Placed in four of 15 starts. Well beaten at 17-2 behind Late Arrival when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good) in June. |
| 4. Eternal Glory | Successful at 6f and 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Must Be Royale at 13-2 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 7f last month. |
| 5. First Greyed | Placed last start at Haydock when fresh. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader. A good chance. |
| 6. St Andrew's Castle | A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 1l by Northbound when second of 10 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. |
| 7. Timbukone | Finished 10 lengths off the winner last start at Carlisle. Capable of racing on speed and down in distance. Hard to get enthused. |
| 8. Judgment Call | On a five day back-up. Has a lot of early speed but has not won at Ayr previously. Seems unlikely. |
