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I'm running Toby Tops back quickly after Thirsk. That was over 1m6f and they ran two 20-second furlongs down the back straight, so was no use to him. It's an apprentice race over 2m now and I'm hopeful he'll get the good gallop he needs. If he does, I'd give him a great chance.

Knights Affair has won twice on the level and ran well over staying trips, ending on a handicap mark of 79. He jumps well and this looks a nice place to to start him off. He will improve mentally and physically for this debut but it doesn't look the strongest race so I'm hoping he…

I fancy Yellow Card strongly although he does have a difficult wide draw and will probably need to go forward from there. This trip is more suitable than the mile at Bath where he was so unlucky. Fingers crossed.

Tempted returns after her winter break. She might just need the run to get back into the swim and in any case, she needs to improve on what she's done as a 2yo.

Muy Muy Loco was still green on last month's handicap debut and this big, rangy gelding seems to be learning with each start. This is a low-grade affair so no surprise to see him feature if he comes on again although he is likely to benefit from further than this in time.

I would prefer six furlongs rather than five for Monomyth, but he will be fine on the ground and has come forward a fair bit for the recent run at Bath. I've changed the headgear and Oisin rides. Good chance.

Donnie Azoff returns after a good winter holiday. Early last season he impressed when bolting up on only his 2nd run in a handicap hurdle. He was thumped by the handicapper for that and struggled as a result, but we think the step up in trip can bring an improved run as he is fresh…

Vadream is a star and at age seven, her work is as good as it has ever been. She loves Newmarket and the ground is beautiful. The Haggas filly will be hard to beat but Vadream should be bang there and had a nice run at Bath recently.

Lokma has had a couple of runs at six furlongs and hasn't yet put it all together. We're dropping to 5f as she didn't seem to get home last time and she might get into the first three here but the non-runner makes an each-way bet less appealing.

El Cairos has already looked a potential star for David Maxwell. Impressive on bumper debut at Newbury in November he was the unlucky horse in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and anything like a clear run here will make him the one to beat.

Ocean Odyssey left us for a while during which time he ran twice, bringing his career tally to 0 from 11. A measure of this race is that he's the 2nd favourite. Fingers crossed.

Eternal Solace has been shaping okay. First-time runners on this track always come with a health warning, and the favourite will take some beating, but Eternal Solace can run a nice race and wouldn't be a shock winner.

Show Biz Kid has improved for the fitting of blinkers, winning well last run. He seems in good form at home and as long as he handles the track, he should go close again.

Radio Star has been a little unlucky with two very near misses the last twice out. Hollie no doubt will keep it simple and I've taken off the headgear. A favourite's chance.

I'm expecting a nice run from Al Waseela but I have to be a little worried about the quick ground. Did fancy him quite a lot until that going report but he can still run into a place.

Rey De La Batalla had a good winter and is probably at his best over this distance. He was a bit below par last time but seems in great shape now and should be thereabouts even though he has gone up the handicap. The small field will suit and today's top rider knows him well.

Just Ten High was narrowly beaten last week and he's come out of it in his usual great shape. There is a Jack Morland horse to beat and he'll probably make the running but in a small field, Just Ten High can peg him back.

Two in the same race. Tan Rapido ran a great race over the CD recently and should take a nice step forward for the run. He is training well and also looks a picture

I'll be asking the jockey to drop Waistcoat in and get him to settle. The race is full of pace and if Sean does manage to do that, Waistcoat is probably our best chance on the day.

Mark Of Gold has been performing valiantly in race after race against some of the better novice chasers. This handicap will be a welcome relief after the Grade 1 at Aintree where he was 6th. No surprise if he shows his toughness by defying 12st top-weight.