Preference is for the resurgent 8yo POP DANCER (nap), who has won two of his last three starts including a dominant display over C&D last time. He remains well handicapped on his old form and is a big player again in his bid for a 12th career win. Rebel Star chased home the selection here 13 days ago and she's feared most, ahead of Merrimack and recent 6f winner Big Time Rascal.[David Moon]

Mission Classified showed plenty of speed when third at Goodwod and is open to progress on this drop in trip, while London Boy cost 300,000gns as yearling and he needs a close look on debut. However, the vote goes to the Crisfords' DAZZLING HAZE, who made a promising start with her third at Thirsk 17 days ago and that form has been boosted by the runner-up since.[David Moon]

Most of these have plenty to prove but IREZUMI was successful here last summer and he's caught the eye with his strong finishes over C&D in his last two runs. He gets the vote ahead of Fascinating Lips, who wasn't beaten far when favourite at Lingfield last time and should be unfazed by this step back up in trip. Another to keep an eye on is the unexposed Skimming Along, who looks a possible improver with headgear added on his step up to 1m4f.[David Moon]

Several have possibilities but top of the list is DARYSINA GOLD, who got back on track with a close call over C&D last Monday and is a big player if she can repeat that form. Dual C&D winner Buy The Dip was runner-up here ten days ago and she's feared most ahead of Noble Guest, who chased home an improver at Lingfied last Saturday. The unexposed Cuban Girl looks interesting at this new trip, while Blenheim Star also enters the reckoning on her drop back to 1m.[David Moon]

Zu Run is respected after his emphatic win here last month, but slight preference is for TIME PATROL who has won five of his last seven starts and made it 3-3 at Brighton when completing a hat-trick over C&D ten days ago. He was as good as ever with that brave success and still looks on a workable mark. Marsh Benham has claims if this sets up for his closing style, while others to consider are Bint Havana Gold and the selection's stablemate Tea Sea.[David Moon]

Several have claims but the two who appeal most are recent course winners River Wharfe and BEAR TO DREAM. The former remains feasibly treated and is respected back in trip, but the vote goes to Bear To Dream who won a classified event in good style last Monday and is on an unchanged mark back in a handicap. Kranjcar still has potential and could resume his progress back on turf, while Comedian Leader and Poetic Force also enter the reckoning.[David Moon]