BORN RULER (4) finished 5.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 2000m at Redcar two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. The one to beat in this line up. MAGHLAAK (2) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a second most recently over 2400m at this track when beaten a neck. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Will give a great sight. FINANCER (7) has accrued two minor placings from three runs this preparation. 2.75 lengths from the winner in third last time out over 1970m at Ripon. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. BARENBOIM (3) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 4/01/2025, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths over 2220m at Southwell All Weather. Looks a strong top-three prospect.