KNIGHTS AFFAIR (1) prior to that run the five-year-old had moved to the Jamie Snowden yard. Hard to beat with the confidence high. CHIEF BLACK ROBE (2) returns after 16 months in the paddock. Kicked off the last prep with a solid third in a 4800m at Ampton, beaten 13 lengths. During his layoff the nine-year-old has transferred to the Barry Brennan stable. Worth including. KEEL STRAND (4) is resuming from a layoff of four months. Had just the one run last preparation, finishing fifth in a hurdle (4800m) at Ludlow. Worth plenty of thought. HIGHWAY HERO (3) finished fourth two back in a point to point (4800m) at Parham. Turned things around last time to greet the judge by a nose in a point to point (4000m) at Godstone. The seven-year-old has subsequently moved to the Gary & Josh Moore yard. Must be respected.