1.30 Tiger Roll, runner up in a Grade 1 in Ireland is open to any amount of improvement and is one for the shortlist. Royal Irish Hussar ran up a hat trick of wins earlier in the season before disappointing when favourite at Doncaster. He has had a break and could recapture that early season form. Broughton won a listed race at Musselburgh where he impressed with his hurdling technique. He is another with scope for improvement.
Calipto has won twice at Newbury and looks a smart prospect. That is my shortlist. I will narrow it down to Tiger Roll and Broughton.
2.05 Minella Foru, Thomas Edison and Cheltenian make the most appeal.
2.40 Briar Hill and Kings Palace set the standard.
3.20 I think that Bob’s Worth has an excellent chance of retaining his title. First Lieutenant is worth an each way saver.
4.00 Tammys Hill and Harbour Court are my two against the field.
4.40 Full Shift is the selection with an each way saver on Princely Player.
5.15 Tanks for That was second in this 2 years ago and recently won a bumper. Barry Geraghty rides. Claret Cloak will relish the drying ground while Viva Colonia is another that will be suited by the ground. Astracad is on a fair mark while Ned Buntline gives the impression he has been laid out for this. Next Sensation looks to be on a lenient mark and is open to improvement.
Claret Cloak, Viva Colonia, Astracad, Next Sensation and Ned Buntline look the ones to concentrate on. Claret Cloak to win from Next Sensation and Ned Buntline!
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