SALARIA (4) was well fancied last time and did a good job to finish second over 2000m at Redcar at the third run of the prep. Cherry-ripe now so a breakthrough is on the cards. PRECIOUS SPARTAN (10) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 2000m at Redcar after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. STAFFORDSHIRE (5) finished out of the money two starts back then he got a long way back and was beaten 6 lengths when fourth over 2420m at Kempton Park All Weather two weeks ago. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to turn the recent form around. GRIZZIEBLANCA (8) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 18 lengths away in seventh over 1400m at Catterick. Capable of featuring prominently.