A positive effort from Gamesome in Division 1 half an hour earlier will boost the already alluring claims held by the Declan Carroll trained
Musharrif. He has been in good form, and is open to further progression now switched back to Tapeta.
Duke Cosimo is very well handicapped these days, and should he have the required toe over this sharper trip, he should be knocking on the door after a pleasing third to Athollblair Boy recently (6f).
Aprovado is another horse who is best suited by a longer trip, but it would be no surprise to see this likeable Newcastle proven performer bounce right back to form at his favoured track, but by far the most interesting runner is
SCUZEME. He has always been well regarded, but had testicle troubles as a juvenile so didn't fulfil his potential. He bolted up in a C&D maiden (gelded) in January and has been raced sparingly since then, but at his very best is potentially a cut above these rivals.
- Scuzeme
- Musharrif
- Duke Cosimo