Spotlight: Won on stable debut at Haydock (5f, good) last month and went close on his next two starts (5f, soft); had to wait for a clear run when close fifth of ten at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Monday and he's firmly in calculations.

Spotlight: Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and twice went close over C&D earlier this year (good); versatile ground-wise; he's gone off the boil more recently but perhaps the first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) and the return to this track will prompt a revival; on a reduced mark.

Spotlight: 3yo who capitalised on a reduced mark at Hamilton (6f, soft) last month and followed up there (5f, soft) seven days later; also effective elsewhere and could play another leading role if the ground is in his favour.

Spotlight: Won 6f AW novice in June and, after an underwhelming start to his handicap career, was back on song when third of 13 at Ayr (6f, soft) three weeks ago; showed pace last time and the drop back to 5f could bear fruit.

Spotlight: Runner-up over C&D (good) in April and won at Doncaster (5f, soft) last month after a break; not ruled out but inconsistent this year and down the field at Haydock (5f, good to soft) last time; has to bounce back.

Spotlight: Won nursery here last October (6f, soft) on sole previous course visit and he's run some good races in defeat for his new yard this season, including on good ground and when fourth of 13 at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, soft; showed pace); each-way contender now back down in trip.

Spotlight: Won here (6f, good) in July and returned to form when third at Leicester (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; his chance shouldn't be dismissed today but he doesn't appear to be crying out for this first crack at 5f.

Spotlight: Four wins this year, the latest in July; inconsistent more recently but ran well when third at Newcastle (5f, AW) 11 days ago; capable of having a say if the removal of his usual cheekpieces isn't an issue.

Spotlight: He continues to edge down the weights and there have been a couple of bright points this year, including when third at Beverley (5f, soft) last month; however, well beaten at Hamilton (5f, soft) since and this 5yo is now 0-15 since winning his first two starts in 2022 and 2023.

Spotlight: Lightly raced 4yo who reappeared with a promising fourth at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July but hasn't built on that in two subsequent outings (6f/5f, soft/good); the hood adopted last time is left off today.

Spotlight: Ran well when third over 6f on two consecutive starts in August but he's been down the field on his last two outings (6f) and it remains to be seen whether the drop back to 5f will be a positive.

Spotlight: Below par on last three starts, most recently over 6f here on soft ground; however, his form-figures over this C&D read 11211 (wins on good to soft-good to firm) and he could bounce back with a big run back at 5f.