14:45 Kempton

Form: -45344 CD

OR: 136

W: 12st 0lb

Age: 9 yo Mare

Below par this term, though ran better than the bare result last time; initiated a hat-trick with Lanzarote win over C&D (soft) in early 2023 and has a good chance if back to best; only sixth in this race last year but is now 6lb lower.

Form: 174169 CD

OR: 134

W: 11st 12lb

Age: 8 yo Gelding

Won well over C&D (good; second start for new yard) in November but he's now 4lb higher in a stronger field and subsequent efforts don't bode well; soundly beaten returned to Kempton latest.

Form: 421-7P

OR: 133

W: 11st 11lb

Age: 8 yo Gelding

Well treated on best chase form but has been nowhere near it in two starts this season; 3-5 over hurdles but hasn't raced in this sphere for nearly two years; not sure what to expect.

Form: -P1231 D

OR: 133

W: 11st 11lb

Age: 7 yo Gelding

Has form figures of 1231 since the reapplication of cheekpieces, scoring gamely under Jay Tidball at Warwick (2m5f) most recently; ties in with Double Powerful on penultimate effort; finished third in this contest last year; solid chance.

Form: U81U13

OR: 131

W: 11st 9lb

Age: 7 yo Gelding

Scored once during his brief spell over fences; better than ever since returned to hurdles, winning easily at Doncaster then creditable third at Ascot, both over 2m3f; has C&D form; in the mix.

Form: 48-19P CD

OR: 129

W: 11st 7lb

Age: 6 yo Gelding

Registered a notable win at Chepstow (2m3f) on seasonal debut and that form is strong; hasn't matched it in two subsequent outings but this looks easier than latest assignment.

Form: -11112 D

OR: 127

W: 11st 5lb

Age: 6 yo Gelding

Very progressive hurdler who went close at Ascot (2m5f) in December when last seen, splitting subsequent scorers and nearly completing a seven-timer; shooting up the weights but may be capable of even better still; shortlisted.

Form: 14-202

OR: 126

W: 11st 4lb

Age: 6 yo Filly

Record of 3-4 last season; good second in two of her three starts this term, latest at Ascot (2m3f) behind a subsequent winner; gives the impression this combination of new trip and first-time headgear is likely to suit; possibilities.

Form: 714012 D

OR: 121

W: 10st 13lb

Age: 6 yo Gelding

Improved hurdles form with hood fitted the last twice, winning Newcastle maiden then good second in Musselburgh handicap, both over 2m4f; this is harder and the headgear is removed.