Led to 2nd, chased leaders, outpaced in rear 10th, ridden after 5 out, plugged on to take modest 2nd near finish, no chance with easy winner op 4/1 tchd 5/1
Crucial Role (10/11), Rock My Style (7/2), Caltex (9/2), Tanarpino (5/1), Potters Story (6/1)
The official BHA ratings suggest that CRUCIAL ROLE is very much the one to beat and, as he's still open to plenty of improvement, the gelding looks the safest option this time. Rock My Style can make a good fist of things if he stays focused at his fences this time, while Caltex already has a win over fences to his name and can pick up the pieces if his main rivals under perform for any reason.