DC COGENT ran right up to his best and looked unlucky not to push the winner closer still having met with trouble in running at Southwell back in December and, still unexposed at this trip, he's worth siding with to gain a first success in handicaps. 9-time C&D winner Spartan Fighter has thrived since the turn of the year and is an obvious threat again, with Northern Attitude another shortlisted following her encouraging yard debut second at Southwell 11 days ago.