COUP DE FORCE (1) is back after a break of five-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1200m at Windsor. Comes here with definite claims. CYPRIOT DIASPORA (8) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Bath six months ago. One of the leading chances. HIERARCHY (7) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Southwell All Weather over 1200m. Another big run expected. REBEL PATH (4) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 1200m at Wolverhampton, beaten only 1.5 lengths. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.