Muscika
- J: Ben Robinson
- T: David O'Meara
- F:
- Age
- 11
- Weight
- 9st 5lbs
- Or
- 70
Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/2) 21 days ago. Others more appealing.
Showtime Mahomes
- J: Harrison Shaw
- T: Grant Tuer
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 69
Below best here earlier this month but had posted good third over C&D previously and remains feasibly treated.
Novak
- J: Archie Young
- T: Iain Jardine
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 74
Bounced back to form when winning 12-runner handicap over C&D 10 days ago. 4 lb higher now but must enter calculations.
Wee Fat Mac
- J: Andrew Mullen
- T: Iain Jardine
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 8st 12lbs
- Or
- 63
C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable 1½ lengths third of 12 to Novak in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 10 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Respected.
Jackson Street (Ire)
- J: Kyle Strydom
- T: Dylan Cunha
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 69
C&D winner. Winner here in December. 4/1, 6¼ lengths ninth of 11 to Beale Street in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Beale Street
- J: David Nolan
- T: Bryan Smart
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 8lbs
- Or
- 73
Won twice over C&D in recent months and arrives on back of respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Shortlisted.
Timeform Verdict 
BEALE STREET boasts a good record at this course and still looks on a workable mark. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Showtime Mahomes and Novak are feared most.
Betting Forecast
13/2 Muscika, 3/1 Showtime Mahomes, 7/2 Novak, 7/1 Wee Fat Mac, 13/2 Jackson Street (Ire), 5/1 Beale Street