1

Highland Chief

Wasn’t beaten far by two-year-old champion Pinatubo in a 1400m Listed race here last year. Interesting despite a big weight to carry.

2

Grand Rock

Showed plenty of ability on his last three two-year-old starts, latterly when a staying-on third in Listed company. Should enjoy this longer trip.

3

Laser Show

An easy winner on the dirt at Meydan in January though two poor runs followed. Proven on turf, having won on his career debut at Sandown.

4

Hypothetical

Both career starts on the all-weather, winning easily first time but a beaten favourite in a Kempton G3, racing too keenly. Chance if he settles.

5

Tritonic

Struggled in a strong Newmarket G3 on soft ground that didn’t suit on his final start. Had looked useful when winning his two previous starts.

6

Acquitted

A big colt who returned when second at Newcastle this month, travelling strongly but not quick enough for one well handicapped rival. This longer trip could well help.

7

Ya Hayati

Strong at the finish when winning over 1900m at Meydan in February. Failed to handle a dirt surface subsequently. Quirky, according to his trainer.

8

Global Storm

Followed up a successful two-year-old career with a handicap victory over this trip at Newmarket this month, proving courageous to hold on when strongly challenged.

9

Gallaside

Not yet proven over this trip, disappointing over it on his final start. Had won his three previous starts, all with positive tactics used.

10

Cepheus

A sustained challenge saw him gain a shock debut win last August. Returning in a G1 Newmarket Classic this month, he made no impact.

11

Yoshimi

Consistent, having won or been placed on all six starts. Late progress to be third in a strong Newcastle handicap this month, and this longer trip may help.

12

Dogged

Led but faded fast in a Newmarket handicap over this trip earlier this month. Has some stronger previous form but hard to fancy.

13

Tom Collins

Beat ten rivals in a 1400m Newmarket novices’ event last October, but last of nine in a Kempton G3 on his 2020 return.

14

Bronze River

Won two of his three starts in 2019. Moved up to this trip for his handicap debut this month, lasting the distance in third but lacking a finishing kick.

15

Maori Knight

An all-weather maiden winner before posting a career best up to this trip at Haydock this month, a close second after rallying bravely on that handicap debut.

16

HMS President

An easy all-weather maiden winner on his final 2019 start, probably needing his 2020 return, launching a challenge at Yarmouth before fading.

Reserve

Mafia Power

A few pounds ‘wrong’ in the handicap which technically makes this difficult. However he has run well on both starts and seems to stay this trip.

Withdrawn

Cemhaan

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