Course winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/4) 28 days ago. Doesn't look the easiest of rides but possesses raw ability to be a big factor at this level.
Five wins from 19 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 13/2, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 5 days ago. Type to bounce back given overall AW profile.
C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win here in November. 3½ lengths seventh of 9 to Lihou in handicap at Southwell (5f, 18/1) 12 days ago. Needs to cast that effort aside.
Four-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 11/2, 3½ lengths eighth of 9 to Lihou in handicap at Southwell (5f) 12 days ago, albeit he did race wide.
The return to 5f may see VESPASIAN in a better light and he certainly possesses the ability to win in this grade. He's marginally preferred in favour of recent Southwell winner Lihou and Alafdhal.