NORTHBOUND (1) performed above expectations last time over 1700m at Wolverhampton, getting the prize by 5 lengths. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Expected to be in the finish. MISS WILLOWS (5) was far too good first up last start when she scored by 5 lengths over 1400m at Catterick. Will be better for that latest run and is expected to feature in the finish. MARTIN'S BRIG (10) did little and finished 5 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1400m at Newcastle All Weather last start after being in contention on the corner, a less impressive effort than his fifth at Newcastle All Weather the run before. Has the talent to find the winners' list. NAVAL ACADEMY (4) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Thirsk, beaten 5 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.