Most arrive with limited evidence, so look to the market to hopefully reflect stable expectations. The choice is JOHNNYWHO (NAP) in the hope that the Califet gelding is sufficiently forward to handle a lengthy absence dating back to October 2021 when making a smoothly impressive debut in the Irish pointing sphere. He looked a prospect of some promise that day. The ex-French In D'or also has a fair absence to deal with - 280 days - and is a new addition to the David Maxwell string and has joined Venetia Williams. He showed fair form in his native land on his two latest starts and should be competitive in what doesn't look an overly strong contest. Keep an eye on newcomer Ranging Bear for Olly Murphy and Starevitch makes most appeal of the Snowden duo.
In D'or (FR) (11-0) 3rd of 14, 14 1/2l behind Invincible Nao (10-7) at Auteuil 2m 1f hvy in Apr.
Jack Sprat (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Chased leader until over 3f out, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 34l behind Pyffo (11-2) at Haydock 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Johnnywho (IRE) Evens (11-11) Made all, 2l adv 1/2way, 3l ld appr str, rdn aftr 2out with sl adv, wo bef last, 7l adv last, sn clr, easily, won at Rathcannon 3m mdn sft in Oct beating Bare Meadows (11-6) by 13l, 8 ran.
Madaket 40-1 (11-5) Raced keenly, soon towards rear, bit closer 3 out, never threatened, 7th of 15, 14 1/4l behind Altobelli (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m mdn (4) sft in Dec.
Ranging Bear (IRE) Walk In The Park gelding out of Eireann Rose.
Regarde (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, headway before 3 out, held when mistake 2 out, 6th of 14, 27 1/4l behind Top Target (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 5f (4) sft in Dec.
Spicy Nelson (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Never closer than mid-division, 8th of 11, 32l behind Captain Teague (11-0) at Plumpton 2m 2f (5) sft in Dec.
Starevitch (FR) 16-1 (11-0) Close up, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 21 3/4l behind Deere Mark (11-0) at Hereford 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Via Dante (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Raced keenly, off the pace and always behind, 8th of 9, 33 1/4l behind Afadil (10-9) at Taunton 2m mdn (4) sft in Jan.
Western Baron (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear, always behind, tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Farmer's Gamble (11-5) at Wincanton 1m 7f (4) sft in Feb.
Ginderella (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, 7th of 14, dist behind Lutinebella (11-0) at Exeter 2m 3f (4) gd in Nov.
Tuscan Rose (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 11th of 17, 31 1/2l behind Golden Ace (10-7) at Wincanton 1m 7f (5) gs in Dec.
