1

Yacowlef

Made steady progress last year and returned with a very good second in a 1200m handicap here last month. Should not have an issue with this 1400m trip.

2

Choisya

All four starts so far have been on an all-weather surface but her pedigree certainly doesn’t rule out turf success. A close second at Kempton last time, though that form has looked vulnerable since.

3

Divine Libra

Gained a stylish victory in a novices’ event at Catterick on his 2023 debut, racing too freely but proving way too strong for his rivals late. Interesting.

4

Captain Cuddles

Completed his two-year-old campaign with a front-running novices’ victory at Salisbury. Led for some of the way over 1400m at Newbury on his 2023 return, but weakened quickly.

5

Striking Star

This gelded son of Dubawi was favourite for a Newbury G3 on his second race in 2022 start but flopped. Again favourite when second in a slow ground novices’ event last month. Quicker ground may help.

6

Tiriac

A heavy ground Doncaster winner last year, but was a shade disappointing on his 2023 return at Newbury. That run may have been needed.

7

Chartwell House

Proven at this trip with an Epsom win last year. Confirmed his three-year-old ability with a good third of 17 over this course and distance last month – despite racing too keenly.

8

Verdansk

Some encouragement in all three starts last year, latterly when third of 16 in a 1300m soft-ground Newbury maiden. Handicapping now.

9

Jahidin

Proven over this trip with a front-running victory at Newcastle in February. A very inexpensive purchase who has his first start on a turf surface here.

10

Prospering

Yet to win but placed on all three starts this year. Gelded prior to his latest run when a close third in a Kempton handicap.

11

Warminster

A much improved performance when a shock winner at Kempton in January. Generally struggling since.

12

Grand Central

No wins from 14 career starts, and beaten a long way on his last four runs.