RHYTHM N HOOVES (3) finished third two runs back at Southwell All Weather then improved last time out to score by half a length as public elect over 1000m at Southwell All Weather. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. ALMATY STAR (5) built on a nice second when fresh from a spell two starts back at Southwell All Weather with success over 1000m at this track a month ago, getting home by half a length. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KINGS MERCHANT (7) returns after a spell of six months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1000m at Newcastle All Weather. Among the better hopes. MON NA SLIEVE (9) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a seventh over 1000m at Newcastle All Weather after being handy for much of the way. Likely improver who should be about the money.