IMPERIAL GUARD (6) returns from a spell of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. Was a winner when fresh last campaign at Kempton Park All Weather over 1200m. Can make an immediate impact for the new mentor. ZIP (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.5 lengths away in second over 1400m at Southwell All Weather when he was always up in the leading division. Nicely placed to find winning ways. DAPPER VALLEY (2) returns after a spell of five months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1200m at Newmarket (Rowley). Comes here with definite top-three claims. ALZAHIR (5) resumes. Wasn't far away at last run before a break, finishing fifth over 1200m at Newcastle All Weather nine weeks ago. Worth plenty of thought.