Boasts the standout personal suitability profile in the field — his figures for this trap, track, distance and class are all comfortably the best of the six, suggesting a dog who has consistently performed well in exactly these conditions before. Form has been strong too, with a runner-up finish last time out in open company and two ratings in the high 80s among his last six. Finishes strongly from off the pace, which should suit if the pace up front is genuine. A solid alternative without the standout draw of the market leaders.

Drawn in trap six, the second-best box at this course, distance and grade, winning close to a quarter of the time. A versatile runner who can race prominently or come from just off the pace, and his form has been solid without ever looking spectacular, sitting in the high 60s to low 70s range for the most part. Not the fastest in the field but consistent enough to be involved in the finish. Others have stronger claims but he shouldn't be dismissed.

The slowest recorded time in the field and a form line that has cooled recently — his last two runs are his weakest of the sequence, including a well-beaten fifth last time out. There were much better performances earlier in his recent form, rated as high as 90, so the ability is clearly there, but on the most recent evidence he needs to bounce back. Trap three is a below-average draw at this course and distance too. Others look more solidly in form tonight.