Steadied start, held up in 4th place, pushed along inside final 3f, challenged 2f out, soon ridden to lead, driven over 1f out, headed and no extra close home op 10/3 tchd 7/2
Le Don De Vie (2/1), Great Example (5/2), Harrovian (3/1), Joyful Mission (10/3), Country (7/2), Cardano (7/1)
William Haggas' charge COUNTRY has done nothing but improve this season and despite another hike in the weights he is taken to land the four-timer in this valuable contest. In a wide-open contest unexposed sort Joyful Mission is a big danger for Sir Michael Stoute on handicap debut. Le Don De Vie made a pleasing handicap bow himself here latest and is also on the shortlist.