ANCIENT STATE (3) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1000m at Wolverhampton, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Has the inside gate and he is sure to go well. WOODHAY WHISPER (1) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at Wolverhampton over 1220m, beaten half a length. The testing material. ROYAL ACCORD (4) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start when he worked home well but found one better over 1160m at Bath, beaten only 1.3 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. ROCK MASTER (2) was in the firing line on the bend and finished third last time over 1200m at Chelmsford when resuming from a spell, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.