Four last-time out winners go to post here albeit one of them –
Allbarnone – winner of this race last year from out of the handicap returns to defend his crown having not been seen since; that gives him a tough task. Both
Robin The Raven and
Cairnshill struck last time but the former has to overcome a harsh 8lb rise while the latter has to prove himself at this level from out of the handicap. Of those successful last time
CANYON CITY makes the most appeal especially with his consistent record and a 5lb rise for his Haydock win may not be enough to anchor him.
Tawseef off a much-reduced mark could well be the biggest danger (has to reverse form with Cairnshill) given his good course record.
- Canyon City
- Tawseef
- Cairnshill