Alright Sunshine (Ire)
- J: Gina Mangan
- T: Mike Murphy
- F:
- Age
- 10
- Weight
- 9st 13lbs
- Or
- 73
Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Runner-up at Lingfield in December but not in the same form both starts since, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 14/1) 2 weeks ago. Visor back on.
Haliphon
- J: Cieren Fallon
- T: Ian Williams
- F:
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 9st 10lbs
- Or
- 70
Latest win at Haydock in September. In first-time visor, ran creditably when third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 14/1) 24 days ago. Usual cheekpieces reapplied and he could be in the mix back down in grade.
Addosh
- J: Adam Farragher
- T: James Owen
- F:
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 9st 0lbs
- Or
- 60
Took advantage of drop in grade when successful at Wolverhampton (16.6f) in October. However, found it tougher under a penalty when fourth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at the same C&D 78 days ago. Has work to do.
Tradesman (Ire)
- J: Hayley Turner
- T: David Simcock
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 10st 0lbs
- Or
- 74
Won 4 times at this course in 2023. Stepped up on recent outing when third of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 10/3) 22 days ago, despite having been very slowly away. Merits consideration back here.
Star Legend (Ire)
- J: Laura Pearson
- T: James Owen
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 64
Fair maiden on the Flat. Winner over hurdles since last seen on the level, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (20f, soft, 7/2) on latest outing 10 days ago. Visor worn over jumps now retained.
Albert Lasker (Ire)
- J: Jason Watson
- T: Alice Haynes
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 8st 11lbs
- Or
- 60
Soon returned to form when finally getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 7/2) 13 days ago, seeing out the race well back down in trip. Will need to find more back up in grade.
Carlton
- J: Darragh Keenan
- T: James Owen
- F:
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 0lbs
- Or
- 60
Unbeaten in 3 starts for current yard, completing a C&D hat-trick when landing 11-runner handicap (4/5) 2 days ago. Scored with plenty in hand on Thursday and he's the one to beat under a penalty.
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 8st 12lbs
- Or
- 58
Both career wins at this course, with latest success over 2m in October. Again ran well when ½-length third of 8 to Carlton in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 30 days ago and he could be thereabouts once more.
Delta Legend (Ire)
- J: Sean Levey
- T: Michael Keady
- F:
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 0lbs
- Or
- 60
With cheekpieces applied on first run since leaving Hilal Kobeissi, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 10/3) 13 days ago. Has yet to win at further than 1m, though, as he moves back up in grade.
Blue Sky Boy (Ire)
- J: Trevor Whelan
- T: Paul Attwater
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 0lbs
- Or
- 63
Making second handicap start, had the run of the race and ran up to best when third of 8 at Wolverhampton (14f, 9/2) 4 days ago. Task is now to build on his recent run.
Timeform Verdict 
CARLTON has thrived since joining the James Owen yard, overcoming a lack of pace in the race to complete a C&D hat-trick on Thursday, and he looks to hold leading claims under a penalty. Sullivan Bay also arrives in good heart and could be the main danger, with 4-time course winner Tradesman completing the shortlist.
Betting Forecast
40/1 Alright Sunshine (Ire), 11/1 Haliphon, 14/1 Addosh, 7/1 Tradesman (Ire), 18/1 Star Legend (Ire), 11/1 Albert Lasker (Ire), 5/2 Carlton, 13/2 Sullivan Bay (Ire), 16/1 Delta Legend (Ire), 11/2 Blue Sky Boy (Ire)