Moaning Ruth steps out of a lengthy absence from racing with a string of previous wins over the longer 415 metres trip at Harlow, including two first-place finishes at A7 grade in February. That form is well above the level required here and she has clearly been kept fit enough to take her chance. The key factor in her selection is the D5 grade override: trap six at Harlow over 238 metres at this grade carries a 21.68 per cent strike rate, making it comfortably the best draw in the field. The combination of unexposed ability at this level — she has never actually run over 238 metres in D5 company before — and the statistically favourable outside berth gives her a genuine each-way case. Needs to get away cleanly from a standing start after the break from competition, but the class advantage from her longer-distance wins should shine through on this shorter test.