Spotlight: Ran several good races in defeat last year and he recorded his first handicap success when seeing off a few reopposing rivals at Southwell on New Year's Day (heavily backed); raised 3lb but still on the up.

Spotlight: Beaten one length into fourth behind Pocklington at Southwell (6f) two weeks ago, his first run for new connections and after a three-month break; that was a pleasing effort, all the more so given he ran without his declared tongue-tie, and he remains a sprinter of some potential.

Spotlight: Fast-improving sprinter who won twice at Kempton last autumn and has enhanced his reputation in defeat on his last two starts, flying home for second at Kempton in a race that wasn't run to suit and then meeting all sorts of trouble inside the final furlong at Southwell on New Year's Day; little doubt he can win races off this mark and he's a leading contender, for all he will be a hostage to fortune.

Spotlight: 10lb higher than for his C&D win on Good Friday, a performance that saw him complete an AW hat-trick; two encouraging efforts following a five-month break but he will need to raise his game again if he is to win here; Oisin Murphy returns to the saddle.

Spotlight: Has turf form but starting to look like an AW specialist, rewarding market support when seeing off Heavenly Heather and 11 others over C&D two months ago; weighted to confirm the form with his old adversary and he is still 2lb lower than for his fine C&D second last May; strong claims.

Spotlight: Strong C&D form in 2024; only seen once in 2025 (well held) and he was always in rear after a tardy start behind Pocklington at Southwell two weeks ago; dropped 3lb but others have more pressing claims.

Spotlight: Made a name for herself when springing a 200-1 shock in the fillies' and mares' race last Good Friday (7f); she has since proved that was no fluke and arrives chasing a course hat-trick, the latest success a ready front-running 5f win on Tuesday; 5lb penalty against much stronger opposition leaves her vulnerable, especially to Germanic who beat her comfortably here in November and is 5lb better off now.

Spotlight: Back to his best in the last few months, winning three handicaps and pushing Pocklington hard at Southwell on New Year's Day; up 2lb but should remain competitive.

Spotlight: Still seeking a first win for Ian Williams but he has run some fine races in defeat, including over C&D; didn't appear to have any excuses when behind three of today's rivals at Southwell on New Year's Day though.

Spotlight: Excelled as a 3yo but found the handicapper in command last year; has won over C&D, and after a break, in the past and a wind op since last seen could prove beneficial; not ruled out.

Spotlight: Ended 2025 with a hard-fought success in a Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 118 days ago; fully effective on AW but he is in deeper on his return to action.

Spotlight: Multiple course winner, the latest over 5f in November off an 8lb lower mark; held his form since but likely vulnerable at this level.

Spotlight: Weak in the market and looked rusty when never in contention behind Pocklington at Southwell on New Year's Day; this mark is well within his range on last year's AW form and he has an excellent record over C&D.

Spotlight: Solid efforts in defeat here on his last two starts; returning to 6f in his favour and he could go well at a big price.