Denny Hurdle

Reverend Hubert returns 30 days on from a winning effort two starts back and has experience over today's trip and going, giving him solid claims here; the 164 lb burden is a factor to weigh, though his recent record of two wins in his last five starts underlines his ability.

Loch Cuan arrives on the back of consecutive wins and has solid recent form, but he is ranked eighth of nine on our figures, carries a hefty 160 lb, and his trainer has managed just one winner from 37 runners in the past fortnight — considerable negatives to weigh against that winning momentum.

Rocky's Diamond arrives here in solid heart, winning two starts back and running third last time out, while experience over today's trip and a return after just 14 days underlines his readiness — the pull-up three starts back remains the one note of caution.

Thecompanysergeant arrives on the back of a fourth last time out, but he showed his true colours with a win three starts back, and his experience over today's trip and a sharp 14-day turnaround keep him firmly in the mix; the 159 lb burden is the main concern.

Rattled off wins in three of his last four starts, with a second two starts back the only blemish, and 24 days between runs keeps him fresh; at 155 lb and rated sixth of nine, the weight and ranking are the questions he must answer.