7 Pictured King is clearly better than latest results show suggests and has met tougher horses. Returns after a long layoff and should be is considered in this group straight away.

3 Odd Viking is not that bad and could take the lead. If so, he will be good.

4 Gejst did quite well in the last race and she is also an early choice in a fairly open race.

1 Zakira did quite well last year but her form is questionable now. She will probably have a good run from here.

7 Zenit Sunshine gets our pick even though the horse doesn't win very often. She has been very consistent and good at the end and deserves a victory.

8 Sweet Bubbles actually beats our pick on New Year's Day. She won from the lead but it might not be easy to reach that position from this lane.

5 Thestarofthesun finished quickly to a third place in the last race and seems in good form. Early choice behind our top duo.

6 Martinique Decoy was fourth in the last race after a very long layoff. Should be on the way up and is at least an outsider.

6 Kismet K. has not always trotted well during his career, but lately things have been getting better and the horse is performing relatively consistently and well. He faces quite tough conditions in this race, but is also matched in good companies.

11 Jockes Abbot is gifted in good moments but has not been at his best lately. Was improved in the last race though.

5 Nunja returns after a short break. Is speedy and will be driven by Niclas Benzon.

1 OMHazebrouck is really good for a race like this. Nice lane.