Daniel Deronda contested an above-average novice race at Doncaster last month (fifth), and having undergone wind surgery since is certainly no back-number in a potentially modest race. Meanwhile, the newcomers
Segla (David Simcock) and
Garden Paradise (James Tate) have winners in their family lines, although the latter named of that pair may ultimately require a greater test of stamina than a sharp 1m around Thirsk. Therefore, the obvious selection is the William Haggas-trained Siyouni colt
POLAR APPEAL. He finished just behind his stablemate (the fellow newcomer Piranesi) when a commendable fourth to Godolphin's Stunning Beauty at Newmarket (1m) 18 days ago.
- Polar Appeal
- Daniel Deronda
- Garden Paradise