Berry Cliffs: She is a lot better than her form suggests and we are expecting an improved run.

Winter Gamble: Ignore her last after choking up. She will have a big chance with the tongue-tie fitted.

Bright Gold: She is another one that you can put a line through her previous effort and can shape up well in this field.

Pai Mai: The penny hasn’t quite dropped yet and will still be looking for a bit further, but needs to improve on current form to be fancied.

Future Variety: This is a seriously competitive handicap of 20 runners in this years Merchants but he comes in quite well here. He is fit and well and we expecting a competitive run from our big chestnut for his syndicate.

Philosophise: Always consistent . Each way chance again.

Love Shack: Two out-of-sorts runs of late, and drops 4 pounds as a result. If she is back to best, she should be respected.

Strata: She needs to improve on current form to be competitive. Include if going wide.