Spotlight: Won five times last autumn on ground ranging from good through to heavy; inconsistent this season but wasn't beaten far in mid-division at Ascot (5f, good to soft) last Saturday in a higher grade than this; chance.

Spotlight: Some good runs in defeat this year, including over C&D, and he came from the rear to win decisively at Chester last month (5f, good; unraced on softer); this 3yo is unexposed under hold-up tactics and is entitled to respect.

Spotlight: 5yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it five wins from his last ten starts when scoring at Newbury last month (5f, good to firm; has also won on soft); short-headed at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) last time and he's a solid candidate in first-time cheekpieces.

Spotlight: 9yo who returned to form and exploited a reduced mark to win by a neck on his recent stable debut at Haydock (5f, good; effective on yielding in Ireland); remains well treated on old form and could play another leading role.

Spotlight: Won two in a row last summer (6f/7f, good to firm) and he's finished second on his last three starts (5f/6f, good to firm/good), including in a big field; promise on soft ground on debut in 2023; in the mix once more.

Spotlight: Consistent 3yo who won at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) in July and finished close up on her next two outings (5f, good/good to firm); major player if returning from a 47-day break at the top of her game.

Spotlight: Won at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in June on his first run since being gelded but subsequent efforts have been mixed and he was only sixth of ten at Beverley (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago.

Spotlight: Four wins last year (good-heavy) and he's 4lb lower than when winning at Beverley (5f, good) this April; however, his subsequent form has been mixed and he hasn't shone on his last two starts; a tongue-tie goes on.

Spotlight: Three 2yo wins last year (including C&D/soft); up and down this season but he was second of 14 at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month and his run at Musselburgh six days later may have come too soon; possible player.

Spotlight: Won two in a row in July (5f, good) and has continued in good form, finishing third on his last three starts, including on good to soft and heavy; could be thereabouts.

Spotlight: Without a win since September 2022 and down the field on his last two starts this May; however, perhaps a break will have helped and this course winner twice finished placed in April; not ruled out each-way.

Spotlight: Slowly away on his last two starts, which is a concern; however, in the circumstances he did well to finish fourth at sharp Chester (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and this 3yo won three in a row earlier in the summer (5f/6f, including on good to soft); he's one to consider.

Spotlight: 11-race maiden who posed no threat at Chester a fortnight ago but perhaps that tight track didn't suit; in good heart previously, finishing fourth at Newcastle (5f, AW; denied clear run) then third of 15 at York (5.4f, good; unraced on softer); this 3yo could bounce back and have a big say.

Spotlight: He can have issues at the start (slowly away and always behind at Southwell last time) but he won this last year (good) and was an encouraging fourth at Yarmouth (5f, soft) two starts ago; capable if things drop right.

Spotlight: Course winner who has won four times this year; not ruled out but those 2025 victories came in small fields and she needs to produce more than she's managed on her last two starts.

Spotlight: Soft-ground winner here who made it two wins for the year when scoring at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in July; not written off but he's finished down the field on his last two starts and has to bounce back.

Spotlight: Well beaten at Pontefract last time and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, this 3yo won over C&D (good to firm) in June on his sole run here and is worth a second look; not ruled out each-way.

Spotlight: Won 2yo maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last September and she's dropping down the weights; however, she's struggled on both runs this season and a major turnaround is required in first-time cheekpieces.

Spotlight: Third of 19 at York in July and he's in the picture on that form, even from out of the handicap; however, this 9yo has finished no better than seventh across his last four outings and needs to raise his game.

Spotlight: Has run seven times this year and has finished no better than sixth; 13lb out of the handicap today and he would be a shock winner.