1

Swift Action

Has been struggling to record a second career win, coming agonisingly close on a few occasions. Might find it tough in this field.

2

Certainly

Showed improvement last time out over this course and distance but will have to improve much more to be competitive here.

3

Act Naturally

A consistent improver, she comes up against some strong boys. Will do well to earn minor money, but has the benefit of a world-class jockey.

4

USA’s Hope

Gelding looks to have done the trick for this son of The United States. Although he is untested, the way he shed his maiden tag suggests he has a lot more to come. Serious runner.

5

Charlie Malone

Perhaps biting off more than he can chew here. Took him a while to score his first win and was a no-show last time out. Unlikely to feature.

6

Poltergeist

Popped up out of the blue last time when dropping down to Classified Stakes. If he can build on that, he should be a serious challenger.

7

Bullitt

Found 1400m a tad far last time. Back over 1200m he can surprise and make the places, especially if he sticks to frontrunning tactics.

8

Ensuing

Has picked a very tough race to complete a hat-trick. The handicapper hasn’t helped his cause, raising him seven points for two very close victories, which seems unrealistic.

9

Kitchakal

Has performed very well in his post-maidens against some very strong fields. Dropping down in class and distance, he must be rated a serious contender.

10

Dance Variety

Having his second run after gelding, this son of Var looks the dark horse. He is also dropping down in Class and has done his best work over this distance.

11

Veldskoen

Worked very hard for his maiden win over this course and distance, and that form has been franked. By Snitzel, the Australian import looks to have a bright future.

12

Michael Faraday

A winner over 1000m on debut, he has been tried over a variety of distances, without success. Will be having his first run after gelding, so could be anything.

13

Silver Salmon

On form, this four-year-old looks a no-hoper. Rated 96 when he turned three, that rating is now down to 73. Unlikely to have any impact in this race.

14

Transact

Course and distance suited, this gelding has regained winning form and could well go in again. The drop in class makes him a contender.

15

Quandary

Another who is having his first run after gelding. His only decent post-maiden effort was in a MR74 Hcp, so back in this division, he could place if well after the surgery.