| 1. Tidewell | Placed once in four starts. Finished 5l behind Nickleby when fifth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f in January. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with David & Nicola Barron. |
| 2. Purple Ice | Placed once in six starts. Finished 16l behind Danza Della Luna when fifth of 6 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. |
| 3. Jazz Samba | Placed once in four starts. Finished 13l behind Master Richard when last of 6 at 12-1 on her latest outing at York over 1m (good to firm) last month. |
| 4. Red Astaire | Back from let-up. Has a lot of early speed and placed when fresh. This looks too strong. |
| 5. Lady Xenia | Yet to place in five starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Fulfilled when fourth of 6 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) last month. |
| 6. Ravenglass | Amongst the placegetters first two attempts this prep. Has genuine early speed. Should go well. |
| 7. Stripzee | Won once this prep at Beverley two runs back. Has a lot of early speed and 3kg claim should help. One of the main hopes. |
| 8. Van Zant | Finished in the middle of the pack last start at Redcar. Has genuine early speed and should run fitter for past attempts. Genuine claims. |
| 9. Premiership | Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 9l behind Northbound at 18-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. |
