CHARGING THUNDER (4) opened this prep with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when second over 3310m at Newbury, beaten a head after he worked home well. Steps up a level but he is up to the task. CABALLO DE MAR (9) was successful last start over 2820m at this track, getting home by 1.5 lengths to make it four wins on the bounce. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is capable of running another bold race. MANXMAN (5) returns from a layoff of six-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 2800m at Goodwood. One to consider. KYLE OF LOCHALSH (1) is back after a break of six months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 2800m at Saint-Cloud. Comes here with definite top-three claims.