ALZAHIR (1) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by half a length over 1400m at Doncaster. Fitter for that last hitout and he looks hard to stop again. IT JUST TAKES TIME (2) is back at the races for the first time since November 9. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at Doncaster. Looks a winning chance. KODI LION (4) has not appeared since he finished second over 1400m at Newbury on October 25. Has switched to the Michael Appleby yard. Comes here with definite top-three claims. OBELIX (3) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 21/09/2024, finishing tenth and beaten 5 lengths over 1600m at Ayr. Makes plenty of appeal.