Spotlight: Progressive last year, with his three wins including two at Ascot (one over C&D); confirmed his affinity for the track with a good fourth in the Wokingham three weeks ago, a race where he was finishing fast up the stands' rail and comfortably beating the others to race on that part of the track; 1lb rise manageable but with the stalls on the stands' side there must be a query over the suitability of stall 1.

Spotlight: Much improved for the addition of a tongue-tie and switch to handicaps, winning a 6f nursery at Yarmouth last September and progressing again this year when third at Sandown before rewarding strong support at Chester (both 5f, good); another step forward when doing best of the low numbers in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse over C&D three weeks ago; 4lb higher but set to go well once more.

Spotlight: Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

Spotlight: Unplaced in two handicap runs for new yard but he wasn't beaten far at Newcastle two weeks ago and he's dropped another 1lb since; should be able to snare the stands' rail; not ruled out.

Spotlight: Fourth in last season's Palace Of Holyroodhouse over C&D and she's rated 2lb lower now; hasn't found her best yet in 2025 but cheekpieces are now added and the stable is in good form; interesting.

Spotlight: Wind surgery in February has had the desired effect and he has won four handicaps this year (two over 7f and two over 6f); 3lb rise for latest small-field success at Epsom demands further progress and although this is a stiff test at the trip, this is his first attempt at 5f; has the advantage of the rail draw though.

Spotlight: Has an excellent record over C&D and she wasn't beaten far in this race 12 months ago; a couple of promising Windsor runs this summer and she looked set to challenge for at least a place at Newcastle two weeks ago, only to find her path blocked in the final furlong (eased immediately); likely to be involved.

Spotlight: Came with a strong late run to win the 3yo Dash on Derby day; got going too late over C&D at the Royal meeting; could still have more to come and this could set up favourably.

Spotlight: Began the year with four 5f wins at Newcastle; beaten twice on turf in the spring but he got back on the up with a last-gasp success in the Gosforth Park Cup back at Newcastle two weeks ago; 4lb rise and return to turf could be enough to find him out.

Spotlight: Best efforts have come on AW or soft turf; penultimate Newcastle second was a fine run but he was well beaten in the Wokingham on his first attempt on good to firm; now drops to 5f for the first time; others appeal more.

Spotlight: Good runs in four of his five starts this year without suggesting he was the answer to this competitive event.

Spotlight: Won the Palace Of Holyroodhouse over C&D in 2023; several good runs for new yard but others bring greater potential.

Spotlight: Ran well over 6f here in May and followed that with a pair of comfortable AW successes; his form dipped at Newbury last time and although he's not short of pace, he has more to prove over 5f.

Spotlight: Ended his losing run when getting up late at Goodwood in May (5f, good); only 1lb higher today but this is competitive and he's been down the field twice since.

Spotlight: Strong traveller who has run well over C&D in the past; in good form this year, winning 5f Class 4 handicaps at Chepstow and Haydock either side of a Lingfield run where she wasn't well positioned; more needed up in class but could be well drawn and she's in the form of her life.

Spotlight: Won twice over 5f (good ground) this spring but he's come up short on his last three runs; would have finished much closer at Thirsk ten days ago had he seen any daylight at a crucial stage but he would still be a surprise winner at this level.

Spotlight: Best known for his Chester exploits but he did win in Bahrain in February; high in the weights now and he was well beaten in the Wokingham three weeks ago; change of headgear not enough to tempt.