FAR ABOVE THE LAW (4) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a fifth at Ripon two starts back then got the job done by 1.5 lengths last time out after being in contention on the bend over 1200m at Windsor. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. LORD ROXBY (2) turned in a fine effort to score by a nose at today's course and distance last start in a far better run. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. TARLAC (14) is coming off a determined win last start over 1200m at Ripon two-and-a-half weeks ago. Significant weight drop this time so he is one of the main contenders. STATION X (5) is back from a spell after closing last campaign with a couple of wins, the latest over 1200m at Doncaster on November 9. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Not to be discounted.