ROCK OF ENGLAND (1) travelled in a rearwards position then made a little ground and finished 1.75 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1000m at Southwell All Weather when fresh from a spell. Steps up in distance today. Sure to prove very tough to beat. LORD ABAMA (6) returned from a spell last start with a strong win by one length over 1200m at Newcastle All Weather. Fitter for that last hitout and he is a major player again. CASH IN (3) last appeared when he got the cash over 1000m at Newcastle All Weather on November 8. Among the better hopes. CAPTAIN VALLO (10) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Newcastle All Weather, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Nicely placed to find some form.