Dual winner last month including over an extended 5f on good-to-soft ground here. Winner on firm ground subsequently and one for the shortlist once more having run well to finish third last time.
Placed on three of her four starts this season including over this trip at Haydock (good) last time out. One to note despite a 2lb rise in the weights.
Sole success came on debut last July but finished a pleasing third of 17 at Salisbury (6f, good-to-firm) on seasonal debut and first start since being gelded last time.
Maiden after four starts and not built on the promise of his second over 7f at Kempton last October. Worth a check in the market dropping in trip on handicap debut.
Victorious on the AW in France at two but struggled on both starts in handicap company and blinkers (first time) replace the cheekpieces worn last time out.
Ended last season with a soft ground win over an extended 5f at Bath in October. Had wind surgery during the off-season but probably best watched having finished well held last time.
Beaten favourite on three of his four starts so far. Best effort came on sole turf outing on debut and is making his first turf appearance since with cheekpieces fitted for the first time.
Betting
Forecast
Kalagia (9/4), Ghayadh (10/3), Recollect (9/2), Crystal Deauville (17/2), Jack Taylor (10/1), Al Mustashar (10/1), Global Pass (12/1), Go Roo (14/1), Lady Marigold (25/1)
Verdict
Top weight CRYSTAL DEAUVILLE has been in good form this spring and he can record his second victory here by taking the opening contest. Kalagia has been running well in defeat in the main this year and she is taken to register another placed effort by finishing second ahead of Ghayadh who ran well on his seasonal debut last time.