FLYING SCOTSMAN (3) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.75 lengths away in third after he was well back on straightening over 2400m at Catterick. Nicely placed to take this out. GLASSES UP (2) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 2.25 lengths over 2500m at Musselburgh after being prominent at the bend. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. CRYSTAL GUARD (9) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fifth, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 2820m at Wolverhampton after he was prominent at the bend. Cherry-ripe now and looks the main danger. AGATHON (1) improved last start to finish third over 3200m at Nottingham. Nicely placed to maintain the form.