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Landed a handicap by half a length at Lingfield last time from a 5lb lower mark, and the top course jockey aboard is a clear asset; drawn 4 and equipped with first-time blinkers today. The concern is whether the new mark leaves sufficient room, but the recent form is live.

First-time cheekpieces are applied and the course and distance are familiar, but Desdemona was tardy at the start last time and made no impression, beaten four lengths at Lingfield off a 2lb higher mark; our figures rank her last in the field. Needs considerably more.

Yet to score in recent starts but attracts the top course trainer, who has a strong record here, and Recon Mission has sound experience over today's trip and going; a placed effort is within the recent form. Two below-par runs in a row, however, need to be reversed.

Acquitted himself well when fourth last time, beaten two lengths in a class 5 event, and arrives here 1lb lower — course and distance are proven and our figures put him clear of this field. Did pull keen on that occasion, but the overall profile strongly supports another forward showing.

First-time cheekpieces are applied and the course is familiar, but Marra Donna is winless in recent starts and trailed home ninth here last time; ideally needs further than today's 6f and a strong pace to deliver her best. Hard to fancy at these weights.