Southwell

Sole success came in all-weather novice at Lingfield on debut. Mixed it in better company remainder of 3-y-o season and has again shaped like a stayer in handicaps this year. Looks interesting given that he's unexposed at the trip/on this surface.

Successful 8 times on all-weather. Back to his best when third in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle last time. His tactical versatility should serve him well in this small-field affair, too.

Arrives in the form of his life following wide-margin success in thin Newmarket handicap (1¾m) last time. Needs more to land hat-trick off 8 lb higher, but he isn't fully exposed over 2m and is likely to be well positioned here.

Won back-to-back C&D handicaps as part of a hat-trick at back end of last year. Underlined he isn't as good on turf at Thirsk last time but should go well returned to this surface.

Arguably unlucky not to record a second C&D success in a stronger event last December. Off nearly 5 months since lacklustre final start for Gay Kelleway, and it's hard to be confident returning for new yard.