A race which the bookmakers will adore, but the punters will fear, representing a devilishly difficult puzzle.
Stick To The Plan made all of the headlines at Southwell earlier in the month, and he lurks dangerously at the foot of the handicap with the much more accomplished Harry Skelton taking over in the saddle.
Thomas Campbell is open to progression, and being by Yeats, he should stay this trip, but needs to prove his stamina definitively.
Rolling Maul has been in good order on the Flat, and has strong claims based upon C&D form from April, whilst
Its'afreebee is interesting in handicap company (hurdles) on the best of his novice form.
The Tourard Man is capable of being on the premises despite top-weight, but the pair to concentrate upon are
Holly Bush Henry and
TEMPESTATEFLORESCO. The former remains on a feasible mark based upon his older form, and arrives seeking a hat-trick after September victories at Worcester and Plumpton, but the selection just gets the nod due to his overall versatility and consistent form throughout the summer months.
- Tempestatefloresco
- Holly Bush Henry
- Rolling Maul