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Winless in his last six starts and well held at Sandown 17 days ago, beaten over five lengths, Carbine Harvester is suited by this trip and fast ground and wears a tongue-tie for the first time; the trainer is in good form of late but our figures rank him ninth of eleven and a significant uplift is required.

Cheekpieces applied for the first time, and while Amazonian Dream was well held here 14 days ago off a 2lb higher mark, he handles this trip and any going, and our top rating in the field gives him a clear edge; a top local jockey is a notable plus as he bids to go one better.

Consistent and in good heart, Lequinto placed third 17 days ago off his current mark and clearly takes to this course; he usually settles well towards the rear before finishing with purpose on fast ground, though our figures put him mid-field in this competitive company.

Third last time off 73 — a mark 1lb above today's — Mumayaz is still handily placed in the weights and handles a variety of conditions over trips from 5f to 7f; consistent on his day and competitive here on a rating he can run to, though our figures place him mid-field.

Absent for 259 days — a significant layoff — Trafalger was slow to break last time at Yarmouth and beaten over seven lengths; wearing a hood for the first time, he acts on a sound surface and the current mark could prove workable if he returns fit and steps away promptly.