Trais Fluors
- J: Kaiya Fraser
- T: Linda Perratt
- F:
- Age
- 11
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 64
4-time course winner. Latest win here in December. Seventh of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Considered.
Bobby Joe Leg
- J: James Sullivan
- T: Ruth Carr
- F:
- Age
- 11
- Weight
- 9st 8lbs
- Or
- 66
7-time C&D winner. 22/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Expected to be bang there at these weights.
Streak Lightning (Ire)
- J: Joanna Mason
- T: Ruth Carr
- F:
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 67
3-time C&D winner. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 9 days ago. Can give another good account.
Volenti (Ire)
- J: Andrew Mullen
- T: Ben Haslam
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 62
Course winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, 10/3) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. In the mix.
Lahab
- J: Paul Mulrennan
- T: Michael Wigham
- F:
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 62
Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/4, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Can make his presence felt.
Callianassa (Ire)
- J: Shay Farmer
- T: Brian Ellison
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 5lbs
- Or
- 63
Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, 11/2) 14 days ago. Shortlisted.
Showhound
- J: Oisin James Orr
- T: Richard Fahey
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 62
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 18/1 and visored for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago. Others are preferred.
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 7lbs
- Or
- 65
Underwent breathing surgery before posting a very good second of 8 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 33 days ago, short of room and conceding first run to the winner. This C&D winner merits serious consideration.
Timeform Verdict 
Lots with chances but the vote goes to ARANTES NASCIMENTO who took a step forward on the back of a wind operation when a very good second over C&D and can go one better here. Bobby Joe Leg is weighted to have a big say and next on the list ahead of in-form duo Streak Lightning and Lahab.
Betting Forecast
18/1 Trais Fluors, 20/1 Bobby Joe Leg, 5/1 Streak Lightning (Ire), 7/1 Volenti (Ire), 9/2 Lahab, 6/1 Callianassa (Ire), 18/1 Showhound, 4/1 Arantes Nascimento