NAP

Big Bard is a Course and Distance (C&D) winner who recently justified favouritism under Ashley Lewis on turf at Lingfield (6f, good) last month. The horse is up 5lb for that effort, but it was a comfortable success with the new headgear, making him a strong contender as he returns to the All-Weather surface. His high Racing Post Rating (RPR) of 75 and proven track performance suggest he is in good form and strongly respected in this race.

NB

Just Adair made a significant impression last month over Course and Distance (C&D) on good to firm ground, marking a notable step forward on his handicap debut. He led close to the finish, demonstrating his potential to improve further. As a son of Ghaiyyath, Just Adair carries just a 2lb rise, which seems manageable given his lightly raced profile and the possibility of further progress.

TREBLE

The Last Cloud has been in excellent form this summer, securing victories over Course and Distance (C&D) on good ground. He dominated in a maiden race and continued that form on his handicap debut, winning as the 2-1 favourite. Despite facing a 9lb rise, his recent performances suggest that this increase might not hinder his chances. With his well-handicapped status and strong form, The Last Cloud should handle the race conditions well.