His Class 4 win over six furlongs at Doncaster on 2 May gives him a sound claim at this level, although the conditions are different here. He returns after 185 days off and steps up a furlong, moving from good to firm turf to seven furlongs on Standard all-weather going. David Egan has ridden four winners from 39 rides in the past fortnight, providing encouragement from the saddle as the colt resumes.

Finished fifth in a Class 3 race over seven furlongs at Yarmouth on 12 October, beaten five and three quarter lengths on good to soft ground. That gives him something to build on as he drops to Class 4 over the same trip, switching from turf to Standard all-weather conditions. The Gosden yard's 35 wins from 140 runners here provide encouragement, and Robert Havlin brings plenty of experience of the track.

Billy Loughnane arrives in good form, with 14 winners from 58 rides in the past fortnight, which adds to the appeal of this Richard Hughes colt. The pair have enjoyed success together at Wolverhampton, so there is useful course experience behind him for this seven-furlong novice. He is by Cracksman out of Bibury, whose other offspring include Flat winners Electrolyte, Calderon and Returnofthemac, giving him some encouragement on pedigree.

James Tate and Luke Morris have combined for 34 winners from 170 runners at Wolverhampton, a sound record which gives this Kodiac gelding some appeal. Morris has also been among the winners during the past fortnight, so he comes into this seven-furlong novice in decent form. His dam Surrey Storm has produced Flat winners including Jalaad, Furqaan and Golspie, adding encouragement from the family.

Hector Crouch has ridden 86 winners here and brings plenty of course experience to Jack Jones's colt in this seven-furlong novice. Jones has also been among the winners in the past fortnight, so the connections offer some encouragement. A son of Ten Sovereigns out of Coto Donana, he has further encouragement for Standard going from his sire's winning offspring in those conditions.

Finished fifth, beaten eight and a half lengths, over six furlongs on good to firm at Salisbury on 21 July in Class 4 company. He returns from a 105-day break over a furlong further on Standard all-weather going, so both the trip and surface bring different demands. Richard Hughes and Finley Marsh have a sound record together at Wolverhampton, with 27 winners from 137 runners, offering encouragement as he tackles those changes.

Eve Johnson Houghton and Charles Bishop have teamed up for two winners from nine runners in the past fortnight, an encouraging sign for this gelding. Both trainer and jockey have plenty of Wolverhampton experience, which is useful in a seven-furlong novice such as this. His sire Twilight Son has produced winners on Standard all-weather going, offering some pedigree encouragement for the surface he encounters in this novice.

No positives or concerns have been published for this runner.

James Horton has a sound record at Wolverhampton, with 11 winners from 58 runners, which lends encouragement to this Pinatubo colt's chance. He is out of Goldie Hawk and a sibling to Flat winner Karios, giving him some winning form in the family. Pinatubo's progeny have also won on Standard all-weather going, offering some encouragement for today's conditions as he lines up for this seven-furlong novice.

A State Of Rest filly out of Bright New Day, she is a sibling to Flat winners How Impressive and Aurora Dawn. Mark Loughnane has plenty of experience here, with 185 winners from 1,894 runners at Wolverhampton, and that familiarity is a useful asset. Her sire has also produced a winner on Standard all-weather going, providing a little encouragement for the conditions in this seven-furlong novice.

Suffered a heavy defeat when twelfth over six furlongs on good to soft at Leicester on 13 October, leaving her with plenty to find. She moves up from Class 5 to Class 4 and tackles an extra furlong here. The switch from turf to Standard all-weather going brings a different test. William Carson has ridden 104 winners at Wolverhampton, so she has the benefit of a jockey with plenty of experience here.

Finished sixth, beaten seven and a half lengths, in a Class 4 contest over seven furlongs at Kempton on 21 October. That experience over today's trip gives her something to build on, though she needs a sharper performance to make an impact at the same level. Michael Bell has sent out 90 winners from 524 runners at Wolverhampton, so she represents a yard with plenty of experience of winning at this track.

No positives or concerns have been published for this runner.

Edward Greatrex brings plenty of Wolverhampton experience to Faye Bramley's filly, with 58 course winners giving her an experienced hand in this seven-furlong novice. He has also been among the winners during the past fortnight, adding encouragement from his recent form in the saddle. Her sire Sergei Prokofiev has produced winners on Standard all-weather going, offering some encouragement for today's conditions.