ARCHIVIST (9) reunites with Tom Marquand after scoring with ease over 1650m at Leicester last time. Should camp just off the leaders. Leading contender. CADARN (1) made it two wins on the bounce last time out when he scored by one length over 1620m at Redcar. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. MADAME DE SEVIGNE (5) finished second last start over 1700m at Nottingham when she worked home well, beaten a neck. Facing a tougher assignment but she is up to the task. BARLEY (10) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when 13th over 1600m at Carlisle. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the key runners.