Spotlight: His progress looked to have stalled after winning at Chester in July but he was back to his best when third at Goodwood 12 days ago, not really getting a clear run at things until it was too late; runs off the same mark here but he will have to prove himself on soft ground.

Spotlight: Won his first three handicaps, all over 6f on good ground or quicker; couldn't complete the four-timer in a warm 3yo sprint at York in June, but he travelled well through that race and doubt he's handicapped out of things just yet; suitability of soft ground has to be taken on trust but he remains of interest for a top stable.

Spotlight: Not prolific for one of his ability but 6f on slow ground suits him well and he confirmed the promise of his fine run in the Ayr Bronze Cup when winning back at Ayr two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 3lb rise not excessive and he should make another bold bid.

Spotlight: Better than ever in recent weeks, winning at Doncaster (6f, good) last month either side of good placed efforts; 2lb well in but he will need a better effort to win in this grade (Nottingham Class 2 fourth this month was in a race where the top-weight was only rated 86).

Spotlight: Struggled in a hot Kempton handicap (6f) last month but he had been improving going into the race and quickly resumed his progress when winning a 6f handicap at Salisbury three weeks ago; 4lb rise against stronger opposition today; unraced on slower than good but sire's record on soft/heavy offers hope it will suit.

Spotlight: Only eight ran when he took the corresponding event on heavy ground last year but he is 1lb lower this time round and he retains plenty of ability; can bounce back from two lesser efforts now faced with ideal conditions.

Spotlight: He had slipped a long way down the weights and has enjoyed a revival since June, albeit he has only managed to put his head in front once; solid fourth off this mark at Pontefract four weeks ago; more needed to take this.

Spotlight: Third behind Knebworth in the corresponding event 12 months ago (heavy ground) and he is rated 5lb lower this time around; didn't run badly at Haydock four weeks ago but he will need more if he is to come out on top.

Spotlight: Off the mark at the 11th attempt when comfortably seeing off four rivals in a Chepstow maiden last month (6f, soft); has run well in some useful handicaps this year but likely he will need another career-best to come out on top this time.

Spotlight: Hasn't scored highly for consistency this year, but his two best runs for this stable have coincided with the softest ground he has tackled; back down in class but others are more appealing.

Spotlight: Useful AW form, notably when winning a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton in July; midfield in the Ayr Silver Cup five weeks ago (first run on soft ground); can race off 5lb lower today but others have slightly less to prove.

Spotlight: His only win came in an AW novice but he ran well on heavy ground at Goodwood last month; latest run at Haydock (raced alone up the far side) easy to forgive; blinkers now tried.

Spotlight: Blows hot and cold and latest Newmarket run was one of his lesser efforts; only 3lb higher than when dead-heating in a 22-runner handicap at York in July (7f, good to soft); drops to 6f for the first time since his 2yo days; effective on soft.

Spotlight: Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival.

Spotlight: Testing conditions no problem but this year's sole success came on fast ground at Windsor in June; not at her best behind Dr Strangelove at Salisbury three weeks ago; minor money perhaps her best hope.

Spotlight: Chased home Dr Strangelove at Salisbury three weeks ago but she wasn't in the same form at Kempton 11 days ago; others are stronger.

Spotlight: Won't mind how slow the ground gets but she is 3lb out of the weights and there are other pace influences to contend with; likely vulnerable.

Spotlight: Won a 7f maiden (good) at Down Royal for Dermot Weld in May; not so good in either run for new stable; ground a query now back to 6f.