Naamoos - 13:30 Beverley
Naamoos's debut may have been a one-sided novice, the odds-on favourite running out an impressive winner, but it still has the potential to be pretty solid form, Naamoos himself shaping encouragingly behind the winner - who previous form is starting to work out well - and finishing well ahead of a pair with experience who also shaped with promise. A lot of Mark Johnston's newcomers have proved much sharper second up, and with similar improvement anticipated from Naaroos, he appeals as very much the one to beat.
William Alexander - 15:50 Beverley
William Alexander has hinted that a good performance was within his compass on his reappearance, and he eventually stepped his form up a notch or two when opening his account over this course and distance last time, suited by the way things developed but well on top come the finish. He and the reopposing Stone Mason pulled clear of the remainder, but it is William Alexander who is better off at the weights, particularly with Gavin Ashton's 7 lb claim, and another bold showing is very much expected.
Contrast - 16:55 Beverley
Contrast has demonstrated with his recent performances that a win from this sort of mark is well within his remit, finishing second at this course after running into trouble from 1 lb lower, and again narrowly finding one too good from 6 lb higher at Newcastle last time, turning out his best effort for some time on the latter occasion. He is clearly in good form at present and should be capable of getting his head back in front.