Amanda Perrett is hoping Classic Vintage's liking of Doncaster will stand him in good stead in the Betfred November Handicap this afternoon.
The five-year-old was fourth to Times Up 12 months ago and usually puts his best foot forward on Town Moor.
"He's fine, but he's just been waiting for a race as there hasn't been one for older mile-and-a-half horses for about six weeks. Our other horse, Pivotman, didn't get in and I hope the race planners have a look at the situation next year," said the Pulborough trainer.
"He won't mind cut in the ground. He has particular courses that he likes and thankfully Doncaster is one of them."
Times Up's trainer John Dunlop pins his faith on Harlestone Times to repeat the trick.
"Harlestone Times is 4lb higher than when he narrowly won over this trip at Goodwood in May, but comes here in good order having had a nice break since the Mallard here in September. He won on soft ground as a three-year-old," said Dunlop's racing secretary Marcus Hosgood.
Tepmokea could only manage eighth place last year but his trainer Richard Fahey is keen to have another go."He's drawn wider (23) than I would have liked, but I won't use that as an excuse. He's a few pounds higher than he was last year, but we're happy with him and we have no problems with the ground," said the Malton handler.
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