Just two career races, but the record reads a win and a second at exactly this grade and trip, both tidy efforts, and both proper graded contests rather than trials. Two runs is far too thin a sample to trust his numbers as established ability — he showed promise, no more — yet unexposed sorts like this can leave exposed rivals behind quickly. He breaks from the rail and matched his best time when winning last week. Respect, especially if he takes another step forward.

Drawn in the golden box — trap 3 wins nearly 27% at this grade, the best draw on the card — but she needs the draw to do a great deal of work. Two wins from ten course-and-distance runs, her recent ratings sit at the bottom of this field, and her last run was nearly half a second off her best time. Recently stepped up from D4, where most of her form was made. The trap gives her a puncher's chance, nothing more.

Second last time out and a winner twice at this course and distance, so she is competitive at the level without being a standout. Her form is all from D3 and D4 grades, honestly graded. Trainer J D Davy runs at a solid 26% strike rate, which is worth a mention. The concern is raw pace — her average times are the slowest in the field, and over 280 metres there is nowhere to hide slow early speed. Frame claims if the leaders tangle at the bend.