1. Loco Lobo (33/1): A twice-raced maiden with a fifth-place finish in a minor event at this course. Has an overall average speed rating of 71.81 and a maximum rating of 73.08. Needs significant improvement to be a contender.
2. Majestic Charm (150/1): Another twice-raced maiden with an eighth-place finish in a minor event at this C&D. Wearing a tongue strap for the first time, overall average speed rating of 47.34 and a maximum rating of 58.15. Needs a huge improvement to compete.
3. Dercol (14/1): This twice-raced maiden showed a better effort when finishing sixth in a maiden at this C&D. Will need to make another step forward to be competitive, with an overall average speed rating of 70.31 and a maximum rating of 74.13.
4. Copper Bay (IRE) (2/1): A twice-raced maiden that finished second in a maiden at Chelmsford City. Has potential if building on that effort, with an overall average speed rating of 56.47 and a maximum rating of 58.73.
5. Pearly Star (11/2): A newcomer with an interesting pedigree. As a half-sister to a 7f winner, she could be a contender if she performs well in her debut. No speed ratings are available due to her being a newcomer.
6. Woolhampton (IRE) (5/4): A fairly useful juvenile with strong performances last season. Likely the favourite and a difficult horse to oppose on her seasonal return, with an overall average speed rating of 71.42 and a maximum rating of 87.96.
7. Mick Says No (IRE) (15/2): A twice-raced maiden who finished second in a maiden at this C&D. Deserves respect and could be a challenger, with an overall average speed rating of 72.87 and a maximum rating of 78.93.

Top 3 Picks:

1. Woolhampton (IRE) – The most accomplished horse in the field with solid juvenile performances. Expected to be the favourite and a strong contender on her seasonal return, bolstered by the highest maximum speed rating of 87.96.
2. Mick Says No (IRE) – Showed promise in his last outing and has the highest overall average speed rating of 72.87. Could be competitive if he maintains or improves his performance.
3. Dercol – This twice-raced maiden showed a better effort when finishing sixth in a maiden at this C&D, with an overall average speed rating of 70.31. Will need to make another step forward to be competitive.