Thirsk

The only winner in this field after storming home at Kempton just 30 days ago, but this is a huge step up in reality — that win came on fast ground and he's never raced on normal conditions like today. The dramatic improvement from 10th on debut to 1st second time out is eye-catching, yet with just two races under his belt and no experience of this track or ground, there's genuine uncertainty beneath the odds.

The closest thing to a form horse in this field with two consecutive second places, beaten only 0.5 lengths and 3.2 lengths respectively — genuinely consistent without yet getting over the line. She's had 39 days away and lines up with Brian Ellison's strong record behind her, making her the most reliable prospect despite lacking a maiden win.

Steps up sharply in class after finishing fifth and fourth in his two races, which is a bold move for a horse still chasing his first competitive result. He's been beaten 7-20 lengths in both outings and has no experience on normal ground, making this a significant gamble rather than a calculated move.

A 6-year-old still waiting for his first competitive race after finishing 13th and well-beaten on debut nine days ago — the oldest horse in a field of three-year-olds, which tells you everything about his prospects here. With one disastrous run to his name and no experience on normal ground, he looks severely out of his depth.