ACE OF SPADES (2) was denied a hat-trick finishing fourth at Kelso. Only beaten 1.75L and comes into this race maintaining excellent form. Easy victory at the same track prior reads well. Leading chance. CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES (7) is worth considering based on a third at Haydock Park two starts ago. Midfield effort at Uttoxeter since. Interesting on current mark. I AM MAX (8) returned after a two month freshen finishing third in a sixteen runner contest at Kelso. May place. IMPERIAL MERLIN (1) received a three month lay-off before scoring at Haydock Park. Warrants thought.