Spotlight: Stayed on well for third of 12 at Carlisle (3m2f, soft) last time, despite a bad early mistake on that third chase start; the drop back in trip seems a likely negative but this unexposed 7yo is open to further improvement.

Spotlight: Point winner who returned to form with a bang for 13l win over C&D (heavy) last month on third chase start, with trainer reporting he was suited by the softer ground; a 10lb rise may not stop him if he can back that up.

Spotlight: Runner-up last winter on first three chase starts and reappeared with 10l win in mares' chase at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in November; won here over hurdles; tackles a new trip today but there's stamina in her pedigree and a 7lb rise for last time could prove lenient.

Spotlight: Won at Haydock (3m1f, soft) in December 2024 and he returned to form with a front-running fourth at Newcastle (3m6f, good to soft) last time; this 7yo could still have more to offer and is respected back down in grade.

Spotlight: Has jumped to the right and lacked fluency when soundly beaten this term on first two chase starts; however, he's in good hands and well handicapped on his hurdle form, and things may click over fences at some point.

Spotlight: Now 2lb lower than when winning in small field over C&D (soft) last January; this 10yo hasn't shone since but could improve for November's reappearance run here and is not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.

Spotlight: Runner-up in maiden hurdle here (3m, soft) last January and promising third on chase debut here (2m4f, soft) in November; disappointing at Wetherby (3m, soft) since but could have a part to play if that was just a blip.

Spotlight: Won over C&D (good to soft) last February and returned to form with 7l third at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) last month on his second start of the season; the return to a left-handed track could suit; one to consider.

Spotlight: Hasn't run badly on his last two starts, most recently third over C&D (heavy), but he was no match for the winner Wholly Boley and remains a maiden after 11 rules starts; 3lb out of the handicap and needs something extra.

Spotlight: Won at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in May on third chase start and kept on for third at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) last month; the return to 3m should be fine but he needs a career-best effort from 4lb out of the handicap.

Spotlight: 12yo who is without a win since December 2023 but he ran his best race for some time when fourth at Carlisle (3m2f, soft) 33 days ago and is another 2lb lower today; this front-runner is not ruled out each-way.

Spotlight: Won at 14-1 over C&D (soft) in November following a break and the return to Ayr could be a positive, but he's inconsistent and it's hard to be confident today after he was pulled up at Carlisle (3m2f, soft) last time.

Spotlight: 12yo who won at 22-1 at Hexham (3m, good to soft) in November; however, well beaten on his three other runs last year, most recently at Sedgefield last month, and others are more solid.

Spotlight: Point winner (3m, heavy) who is very lightly raced under rules and attracted market support when tailed off on his chase and handicap debut at Hexham (3m, good to soft) in November; today's forecast slower ground could help but he has plenty to prove from miles out of the handicap.