NARDARAN (5) is looking to improve on a last-start sixth in a LR (3100m) at Musselburgh on February 1. The testing material. RASCALLION (1) returned from a spell last start with a win in a maiden hurdle (3000m) at Wincanton with today's rider Charlie Deutsch piloting. Before that first-up run he went to the Miss H C Knight yard. Has ability and can play a role again. VAGUELY ROYAL (2) returned from a 111-day spell with a solid third in a 3300m flat race at Southwell All Weather last start. Back in good order and looks likely to feature. SAUCATS (7) resumes from a spell of five months. Had just the one run last campaign, when he was eased out of the race in a hurdle (3200m) at Kempton Park. Can pose a serious challenge.