Voltaic
- J: Molly Gunn
- T: Tony Carroll
- F:
- Age
- 9
- Weight
- 9st 5lbs
- Or
- 56
Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in December. 9/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Needs considering.
Van Zant
- J: Josephine Gordon
- T: Ruth Carr
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 8st 8lbs
- Or
- 46
C&D winner. 4/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 7 days ago so needs to bounce back.
Lion's Dream (Fr)
- J: Clifford Lee
- T: Derek Shaw
- F:
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 57
Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, first run since leaving Michael Appleby when 15½ lengths last of 8 to City Cyclone in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Hard to warm to.
City Cyclone
- J: William Carson
- T: Tony Carroll
- F:
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 10st 1lbs
- Or
- 66
Evens, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Scored easily so big shout despite a 7 lb rise.
Radiant Angel (Ire)
- J: Nicola Currie
- T: Joe Ponting
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 57
Good third of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the mix.
Art Fantastique
- J: Finley Marsh
- T: Mark Usher
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 55
Had a wind op and hooded/cheekpieces on for 1st time on his first run since leaving Tom Ward when eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 16/1) 9 days ago. Needs a big step forward.
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 0lbs
- Or
- 51
Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 days ago. Possibilities.
Heavenly Fire
- J: Dale Swift
- T: Scott Dixon
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 55
Resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap at this C&D (10/3) 4 days ago, suited by way race developed. Carries 5 lb penalty but still not taken lightly.
Timeform Verdict 
CITY CYCLONE had plenty up his sleeve when going in over C&D a week ago and a 7 lb rise doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Fellow C&D winner Heavenly Fire is feared most under a penalty, with Voltaic and Radiant Angel also worthy of consideration.
Betting Forecast
11/1 Voltaic, 14/1 Van Zant, 80/1 Lion's Dream (Fr), 13/8 City Cyclone, 12/1 Socialise (Ire), 15/2 Radiant Angel (Ire), 18/1 Art Fantastique, 16/1 Buttercross Flyer (Ire), 9/2 Heavenly Fire
Socialise (Ire)
One win from 26 Flat runs. 12/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Cheekpieces back on.