Spotlight: Blows hot and cold but he has plenty of ability and his latest second to Fiscal Policy over C&D was a good effort given how far back he came from; a 1lb rise isn't beyond him but he couldn't be relied on to back it up.

Spotlight: Both his wins in 2026 have come over C&D, the latest last month off a 2lb lower mark; beaten favourite off the same mark back here 11 days ago but ran okay; new mark has kicked in but likely to give a good account

Spotlight: C&D winner; yet to strike this year but there have been several good runs along the way; on a dangerous mark and he holds each-way claims again.

Spotlight: Of interest on his best form for the Faheys and he has shaped with promise in 5f handicaps for his new stable on his last two starts; one to consider off this mark.

Spotlight: Front-runner whose sole success came in a C&D nursery (soft) two years ago when trained by Richard Fahey; chased home Fiscal Policy here (good ground) in June, after which he had a wind operation; should be sharper for his recent Hamilton run; not discounted.

Spotlight: C&D winner (good to soft) on his seasonal return in April; handicaps have been a struggle thus far but this represents a drop in class and he still has time on his side; visor could help turn things around too.

Spotlight: Two wins this season, over 6f at Carlisle and over 5f here; latest Newcastle third can be upgraded and he is one to consider.

Spotlight: Dropping down the weights and he didn't run badly when sixth behind a couple of these over C&D 18 days ago; that run didn't really suggest he was primed to strike though; change of headgear today.

Spotlight: C&D winner; runner-up twice this year and his latest Beverley run is easily excusable as he was making headway up the rail when badly impeded inside the final furlong; dropped 1lb for his troubles; contender.

Spotlight: He has been threatening in recent starts but he moves back up in class today and has the widest stall to overcome.

Spotlight: Hit and miss this year and although he ran a fair race at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, he doesn't look the answer this time.

Spotlight: Best known for his Ripon exploits and he finished down the field in his one visit to Pontefract; drying ground not in his favour and this veteran may prove vulnerable despite dropping in class.

Spotlight: Won twice on AW (6f) in February; on a competitive mark on that evidence but he is yet to win on turf and he was well beaten, albeit in a higher grade and on heavy ground, on last month's return to action; others appeal more for win purposes.

Spotlight: C&D winner for Charlie Johnston last summer; it has been a struggle for his new yard in 2026 but he is slowly dropping down th weights; drawn wide and others appeal more.