Hasn't won in his last six starts but has been a model of consistency, placing four times in that run including a second two starts back when he finished well. Second-quickest in the field on the clock and drawn in trap five, the best-performing box in this grade at just under 24% winners — a genuine structural edge. Trainer Watson has the best record at these conditions of anyone in the race, winning close to 28% at this track and distance. Races from the middle-to-wide and tends to finish off his races strongly rather than lead. A fair each-way threat with the draw and the trainer both working in his favour.

A picture of mid-table consistency without ever really threatening to win — third last time out and third or better in four of his last six starts. Away from the traps quickly on his day, which suits a track where the early exchanges matter most, but he's drawn in trap four, statistically the weakest box in this grade at under 18% winners. Trainer Calvert's record at these conditions is modest. Solid without being spectacular, and the poor draw is a real obstacle to overcome at this trip.

Won twice a few starts back and has generally raced up with the pace throughout, a confirmed rails-runner who likes to lead or sit right behind the leader. The last two efforts have been below that level, though, finishing down the field both times. The slowest dog in this field on the raw clock right now, some way off his own best. Trap one is a reasonable draw at this trip and suits his rails-hugging style, but the recent dip in form and the lack of pace compared to this opposition make him hard to fancy on currentform. Others have stronger claims on the night's figures.