Placed second last time out and has been racing consistently without always getting his head in front, with a below-par run further back in the sequence the exception rather than the rule. Drawn in the striped box, which has been the second-most productive trap here, and matches the fastest dog in the race on the clock almost to the hundredth. Trainer Luckhurst's record at this level is moderate. A workmanlike sort who keeps knocking on the door — respected by the ratings but not quite matching the pace of the pick on recent placings.

Finished fifth last time out and has been fairly steady without threatening to win, sitting in the middle of this field on both recent form and the clock. Drawn in the red box, which has been below average for winners at this trip and grade. Trainer Andreas doesn't have a standout record here. Nothing in his recent form or the conditions suggests he can trouble the pace-setters, and he rates one of the more workmanlike types in this field.

Form has been volatile, including one run well below the standard of the rest, but the peaks show he does have ability — his best clocking is actually the fastest in the field over this trip. Drawn in the orange box, a fair rather than favoured draw here. Trainer Mavrias has a modest strike rate at this level. The inconsistency is the concern rather than the raw pace — when he gets it right he can go with anything here, but he doesn't do it often enough to trust.

Placed third last time out but hasn't won across his last six starts, and the pattern has been fairly steady without ever threatening the front two. Drawn in the white box, a moderate draw at this trip and grade. Trainer O'Sullivan has one of the better records in the race at a shade over a quarter, which is worth noting even if the dog's own form doesn't inspire plenty of confidence. Others have stronger claims on the data tonight.