Coolagh Magic
- J: William Carson
- T: Anthony Carson
- F:
- Age
- 9
- Weight
- 9st 7lbs
- Or
- 56
C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in November. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
Under Curfew
- J: Molly Gunn
- T: Tony Carroll
- F:
- Age
- 9
- Weight
- 9st 5lbs
- Or
- 54
Ran creditably on penultimate outing and saddle slipped here last time, so not one to write off.
Toussarok
- J: Clifford Lee
- T: Tony Carroll
- F:
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 9st 5lbs
- Or
- 54
Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs the headgear to perk him up.
Red Walls
- J: Edward Greatrex
- T: Lisa Williamson
- F:
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 8st 11lbs
- Or
- 46
4-time course winner. Three wins from 21 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 11 in minor event (9/2) at this C&D 4 days ago. Merits consideration.
- Age
- 7
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 55
Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Bath in September. 22/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago. Hard to rely on.
Maharajas Express
- J: David Probert
- T: Ian Williams
- F:
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 58
Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 5/2, first run since leaving Patrick Morris when good second of 11 in handicap at this course (5.1f) 5 days ago. Capable of going one better.
Conquest Of Power
- J: Finley Marsh
- T: Mark Usher
- F:
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 53
Three wins from 21 runs last year. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 14/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago, not knocked about. Blinkers on 1st time. Worth a market check.
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 8st 10lbs
- Or
- 46
Remains a maiden after 31 Flat runs. 18/1, tenth of 12 in minor event at this C&D 4 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
Rogue Thunder
- J: Ryan Kavanagh
- T: Patrick Morris
- F:
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 53
Didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D (7/4) 12 days ago by head from Red Walls. Not taken lightly.
Katie G
- J: Daniel Muscutt
- T: Ed Dunlop
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 55
8/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago. Latest effort best excused and visor back on now, so not without hope.
Maveric's Magic (Ire)
- J: Dale Swift
- T: Seb Spencer
- F:
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 8st 13lbs
- Or
- 48
28/1, last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f). Off 6 months. Returns with plenty to prove.
Timeform Verdict 
MAHARAJAS EXPRESS is well handicapped and took a firm step in the right direction debuting for a new yard when second here 5 days ago so, if the race doesn't come too soon, he's capable of going one better. Rogue Thunder, a former stablemate of the selection, is a big danger and old rival Red Walls can't be dismissed.
Betting Forecast
18/1 Coolagh Magic, 16/1 Under Curfew, 25/1 Toussarok, 8/1 Red Walls, 12/1 Snow Berry (Ire), 11/4 Maharajas Express, 12/1 Conquest Of Power, 40/1 Midnight Flame (Ire), 5/1 Rogue Thunder, 12/1 Katie G, 66/1 Maveric's Magic (Ire)