3-3 last month including a win over C&D; had only a neck to spare in a four-runner event at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) eight days ago and is now 11lb higher including his 5lb penalty, but the ceiling of his ability on the AW is still to be established.
Three-time winner over 1m4f/1m5f here and Taryn Langley gets on well with him, but he has never attempted this far before and he must put an uncharacteristically poor effort at Newcastle 13 days ago behind him.
C&D winner who has run consistently well in three starts since returned to the AW in October; off four months, but has won twice after longer absences and has dropped 1lb below his last winning mark; a player.
Something of a Wolverhampton specialist (3-5) though he has won on Polytrack at Kempton; the drop to 1m4f didn't help last time so the return to a longer distance should help, but his high draw may not be ideal even over this trip.
Two wins last year, but hasn't beaten many in four starts over 1m-2m on the AW since returning from over five months off in December; slipping back down the weights, but probably best watched for now; stable also runs Vaguely Royal.
Unexposed 4yo who has proved consistent on the AW so far (232441); had only a nose to spare at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but is just 2lb higher and may still have more to offer upped again in trip; respected.
Mainly consistent on the AW and was only around half a length behind Shrimp Shady when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but she finished last of 14 in this race last year which does leave her with a bit to prove.
Irish challenger who has become all-or-nothing, suddenly bouncing back to winning form at Dundalk (2m, Polytrack) four weeks ago; 3lb lower than when sixth of 12 in this race two years ago; not quite sure what to expect.
Lightly raced since her debut early last year, winning at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) and Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta); steps up another half-mile in trip, but she shapes like a stayer and is worthy of respect, especially if strong in the market; cheekpieces are given a go.
Three course wins have come over 1m4f, but he has won over this sort of trip elsewhere; finished half a length behind St Faz when third of four at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) and now 11lb better off; each-way claims.
Often a front-runner; 1lb lower than when twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and didn't enjoy much luck when behind a couple of these there last month, but the outside stall won't make things easy.
Out-and-out stayer who won twice at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) at the start of the year, but he looks high enough in the weights now and makes a belated Polytrack debut.
Saw his race out well when successful at Southwell (2m2f, Tapeta) last month and is 1-1 here, having won over this trip in January; up another 3lb, but still one for the shortlist.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2,3,4
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