QUEEN OF THIEVES is taken as a value play versus a short-priced Aidan O’Brien favourite - in a race full of completely unexposed fillies. The selection took three runs to land a first win but she powered clear at Yarmouth, suggesting she’s quickly improving. A guaranteed stayer at this distance, the sister to Cracksman is not to be underestimated, especially if allowed an easy lead.

MARNIER is open to any amount of progress, second-time-out. The Saxon Warrior colt blew the start that day at Newbury, before running on strongly towards the finish. He is expected to strip fitter here and be more streetwise, for a stable who arrives in good form.

MISS PIGGLE holds solid claims in this tricky renewal of the Lily Agnes Stakes over 5f. She displayed greenness on sole start at Southwell but finished her race off powerfully - scoring with plenty in hand. There should be more to come, following that initial outing, and she hails from a yard who certainly knows how to train a Chester winner. If she was better drawn, it is likely she’d be closer in the betting to market leader, Ali Shuffle.

PINHOLE is bred to be a smart middle-distance performer - he is a Frankel colt whose siblings include a Group One winner. He scored on stable bow on the all-weather at Southwell in December. He comfortably beat an 85-rated horse that day, giving the form a bit of substance. A place is definitely within grasp, in a race which will offer plenty of answers to a tricky race.

CABELLEROSO offer each-way claims at attractive odds. Second to a subsequent Group Two placer at this track, the three-year-old Lope De Vega colt scored at Chelmsford, prior to a Listed fifth at Lingfield. He finished a neck ahead of a now-rated 87 horse, giving her 5lb. That form gives hope that Cabelleroso’s handicap debut mark of 89 may prove lenient.

KOY KOY is one of the more intriguing runners - in what promises to be a wide-open 7f handicap. He was in need of his comeback all-weather run, over an inadequate trip. This is also his second run after wind surgery, which may prove the catalyst for improvement. 7lb below his last winning mark on turf, Koy Koy is certainly a well-handicapped individual on grass. Probe is another interesting type, who should relish a rise in journey for those who want a couple of each-way options.