Solid Stone (9/4), War Tiger (3/1), Marhaban (3/1), Never Do Nothing (7/2), Mordred (11/1)
Chances can be given to all five runners, but it will be surprising if Marhaban is not a warm favourite to oblige for last year's winning stable. However, he is by no means bomprooof and in NEVER DO NOTHING he faces an uexposed rival from an in-form yard who looks sure to enjoy this step up in trip. Top-weight Mordred faces a stiff task and Solid Stone may be one for later on, but War Tiger is progressive and much respected.