Nottingham

Testing ground is a query for some of the more interesting candidates, notably Bear Lee and Dowman, while Chief Minister needs to bounce back from a modest effort at Bath last week. Defiant Dream, who is just out of the weights, seems likely to give her running but perhaps the new cheekpieces can coax a little extra from WOLF'S GALLOP, who has already displayed winning potential and whose pedigree suggests testing ground will suit well.[Paul Smith]