- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 9st 5lbs
- Or
- 51
C&D winner was below form sixth of 10 in a handicap at Southwell (7.1f) back in December 2023. Returns from 13-month absence today and others preferred.
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 55
Latest win at Windsor in August. Decent effort when second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 3/1) 20 days ago, having been well-backed. One for the shortlist.
Fai Fai
- J: Darragh Keenan
- T: Daniel Steele
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 55
Posted best effort in a while on second run after wind surgery when runner-up in a handicap at Lingfield 11 days ago (racing from out of the handicap in a Class 4 event). Back down in grade today and entitled to run well again.
Fantasy Navigator
- J: Jason Watson
- T: Darryll Holland
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 8st 13lbs
- Or
- 46
Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago, on first run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby. Easy to back and probably needed the run, so entitled to strip fitter here wearing first-time eyeshields. Races from 1 lb out of the handicap.
Due Date
- J: Cieren Fallon
- T: Charlie Wallis
- F:
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 52
C&D winner. Latest win in August. Seventh of 10 in a handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago and has a bit to find on that evidence.
Poetic Jack
- J: Sean Levey
- T: Robert Cowell
- F:
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 8lbs
- Or
- 54
Course winner who was successful at Lingfield on penultimate run, making all. Similar tactics were less successful when ninth here (6f) 23 days ago, not helped by being drawn out wide. Expected to bounce back today.
Salaamaat
- J: Callum Hutchinson
- T: Michael Attwater
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 7lbs
- Or
- 53
Cheekpieces on for first time, eighth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces today but others preferred.
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 7lbs
- Or
- 53
In good form, winning at Newcastle (6f) last month before respectable third of 12 in handicap (85/40) at the same venue (6f) just 5 days later. Usually tracks the pace, and there should be plenty on here. Leading player with top jockey aboard.
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 8st 13lbs
- Or
- 46
Won over C&D two days ago, scoring by a head. Not penalised and can go well again off a quick turnaround.
Silky Robin (Ire)
- J: Joe Leavy
- T: Brian Toomey
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 55
Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Paul Midgley when creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 15/2) but was below form when upped to 7f (sixth of 11) at Wolverhampton 4 days ago. Visor on and back to 6f which may see him in a better light.
Barnsnape Boy
- J: Hayley Turner
- T: Jim Boyle
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 0lbs
- Or
- 46
Poor gelding. Bit below form fourth of 12 in a minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 18/1) 8 days ago. Hood back on today but looks vulnerable.
Timeform Verdict 
CUT TO THE CHASE remains unexposed as a sprinter and can make it 2 wins from his last 3, continuing his yard's excellent run of form. Things didn't pan out for Poetic Jack last time and he can bounce back, while Nordic Glory should be in the mix once again.
Betting Forecast
25/1 Champagne Supanova (Ire), 5/1 Nordic Glory (Ire), 10/1 Fai Fai, 14/1 Fantasy Navigator, 50/1 Due Date, 9/2 Poetic Jack, 100/1 Salaamaat, 7/2 Cut To The Chase, 7/1 Lord Danielson, 14/1 Silky Robin (Ire), 22/1 Barnsnape Boy