DUE RESPECT (8) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a nose away in second over 1400m at Redcar after being in contention all the way. Meets some better types this time but she has the ability to test this field. EPICURIAN LAD (5) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1700m at Wolverhampton, beaten 2.5 lengths. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. BETA READER (2) is backing up quickly after finishing in the money at Wetherby over 1600m just seven days ago. Nice run last time and is a winning chance. EY UP HE'S A STAR (6) worked home well and finished third last time over 1200m at Catterick when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.3 lengths. Ready to go a couple better.