MERRIMACK (7) finished eighth over 1000m at Lingfield All Weather at his most recent appearance on January 22. Sure to make his presence felt. DIAMOND DREAMER (4) was in the money over this distance two back then stepped out over more ground last time and struggled when sixth at Wolverhampton. Expected to bounce back. GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2) improved sharply on his ninth two starts back at Newcastle All Weather with success over 1000m at Wolverhampton a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by a neck after being prominent at the turn. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is up to the task. ALAFDHAL (9) improved last time out, finishing 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1220m at Wolverhampton. This looks a good race for him and he is one of the key runners.