A race which features an array of previous course (or C&D) winners, including
Staxton,
Dandys Gold,
Athollblair Boy,
Burford Brown and
Edraak. However, there are valid reasons to oppose each of that quintet, with Mick Appleby's charge thought particularly vulnerable from a stiff mark on a more conventional (quicker) Tapeta surface. In many ways, it could be argued that similar comments also apply to the selection
MAGICAL SPIRIT, although the suspicion is that he's firmly on the upgrade. He fluffed the start when sent off 9-2f in the Gosforth Park Cup, and should relish the return to 6f.
Aljari (2-2 over 6f) and
Dunkerron merit respect.
- Magical Spirit
- Dunkerron
- Aljari