1

Berkshire Rebel

Has twice competed at G3 level without much success though may have found the ground too soft at Chester last time.

2

Yashin

Has won handicaps in Ireland on his last two starts and impressive the way he accelerated when threatened at Navan last time. Proven at this trip.

3

Israr

Hasn’t raced this far yet, but that is no barrier to success in this. Came from the back to win a hot Newbury handicap last time.

4

Mandobi

Has won his last two starts and, leading, he asserted his authority in the home straight to easily win over 2407m at Thirsk last time.

5

Secret State

An expensive purchase who is looking very smart, winning his last two starts with some ease. Handicap debut.

6

Schmilsson

Good efforts on all starts, especially with a front-running victory in a Bath maiden last time, form that looks strong.

7

Mr Alan

Came close to winning a Chester handicap on his penultimate start. Looks to prefer slow ground, which he won’t get.

8

Franz Strauss

Has not threatened to win in 2022, and hung badly left last time. But from this top stable he won’t be ignored in the betting on this handicap debut.

9

Flying Dolphin

Star Irish rider Colin Keane booked. Has only competed in maiden company and over shorter, but was impressive when winning last month.

10

Surrey Mist

Has won two of his four starts, but best effort was when a closing second in a hot Newbury handicap last time. Is 5lb higher in the weights now.

11

Savvy Knight

Has won all three starts, and, whilst they were not strong races, he looks to have scope for improvement.

12

Newfoundland

Bred to be a star, and appears to be slowly improving based on his maiden win last time, gained despite a difficult passage.

13

Achnamara

A career best last time but it was over further than this and means that he is facing a career-high handicap mark here, but stable respected in this event.

14

Post Impressionist

A 1600m winner at Ayr on his penultimate start, second against stronger company at Newcastle next time. Rise to this trip look helpful.

15

Deauville Legend

Made a good start to the season when finishing fast to win a 2000m Windsor maiden. Bred to thrive at this longer trip.

16

Inverness

Tried in Listed company at Epsom on his 2022 debut but couldn’t make a big impact. However his trainer thinks this longer trip, and fast ground, will suit.

17

Balhambar

Showed courage to fight off a lot of challengers and gain his first victory in a maiden at Chepstow last month.

18

Vina Sena

After some poor efforts he did much better when runner-up in a strong Navan handicap last month. Up in trip which is fine on pedigree.

19

Teumessias Fox

Only win came on an all-weather track and disappointing the way he was brushed aside quickly by another rival when favourite last time.

Reserves

20

Wait To Excel

First start in a handicap after showing some promise. But a very unlikely winner.

21

Mr Big Stuff

Three respectable handicap runs this season and pedigree suggests that this longer trip might help.