STAR SHIELD is a track and trip winner from an 8lb higher mark, who appeals as a solid each-way contender. He ran creditably when sixth here last month, despite encountering traffic problems, and should be able to be involved at the business end of the race.

After an eyecatching debut at huge odds, ZAPPHIRE could go close if improving for her first outing. She was slowly away that day, displaying her inexperience, but finished off strongly at the line.

ONE MORE DREAM can return to winning ways after luckless fourth at Lingfield over 7f. The selection had been in excellent form on the all-weather this term, with two course and distance victories, and could have too much speed for his rivals returning to this venue.