Turf Talk: Grey Britain will be red faced if he fails to press home his 2lb-pull on rivals at Lingfield

A case can be made for any of the five contenders, with all having a question mark of some kind ahead of this two-mile heat.

For Grey Britain it is the trip that is the unknown factor as he has yet to race beyond a mile and a half – but the way he stayed on to win at Wolverhampton in December certainly offers some hope he will see out the distance.

He won a decent handicap in clear-cut fashion that day, with a subsequent 6lb hike in the weights somewhat forcing John Ryan to raise his sights in terms of company.

However, Grey Britain is certainly favoured under the conditions of this event, having upwards of a 2lb pull with each of his rivals and it will be a bit disappointing if he cannot make that advantage count whilst in fine heart.

Key To Power should attract plenty of interest in the Play 4 To Score At Betway Novice Stakes as she returns from a lengthy lay-off.

Mark Johnston’s runner made just one start as a juvenile last year, finishing second to Queen Of Bermuda last May – form which has worked out very well with the winner going on to make her mark at Pattern level.