Form has been up and down of late, winning 2 from the last 6. Trainer E O Driver has a strong record in these conditions, winning close to 27% from 15 runners. Shows early pace and should be involved from the break. There's a notable trial signal: trial 17.97s is 0.39s faster than recent race avg 18.36s at nottingham 305m, hinting at improvement. Respected by the ratings, though the speed figures suggest it's the tougher ask of the placed contenders.

Back after 30 days off, so freshness is as much a factor as recent form. The black jacket has been the strongest draw at this track, trip and grade, winning close to 26% against just 5% from the weakest box. Trainer F Macklin has no recorded runners in these exact conditions. Shows early pace and should be involved from the break. Had a stewards-required trial recently — finished 2 from trap 4. Has it to do on today's figures, without being without a chance entirely.

Back after 58 days off, so freshness is as much a factor as recent form. Trainer F Macklin has no recorded runners in these exact conditions. Not the quickest on the clock, with faster dogs elsewhere in this field. Tends to race wide, which over 500 metres at Sheffield can cost valuable ground on the bends. Had a stewards-required trial recently — finished 3 from trap 6. Has it to do on today's figures, without being without a chance entirely.