MARITIME LADY (2) last appeared when she got the cash over 2800m at Bath on September 4. One of the genuine hopes in the race. EXPRESSIONLESS (5) resumed over 2000m last time out and turned in a solid effort to finish third at Newbury. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Among the winning hopes. SIR GEOFF HURST (1) is back at the races for the first time since January 31. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 2500m at Newcastle All Weather. Among the better hopes. COCK AND BULL (3) didn’t threaten when resuming last start over 2800m at Chelmsford, finishing sixth, beaten 5 lengths. Has a decent second up record. Can improve sharply here.