The step up to 2 miles did the trick for CLUB MANAGER at Nottingham last week and turned out quickly under a penalty I expect him to take all the beating here. I think they key to him is keeping him interested early so I expect William Carver to ride him forward and hopefully he'll be hitting the line best. Wannabe Brave only has the 1 win to his name but he shouldn't be underestimated as he has some decent form in the book. Papa Ricco won here last time so also enters calculations.

The likeable BLUE SANS is eyeing up a four-timer now. She stayed on strongly to win with a bit in hand again at Southwell last month and with scope for further improvement over these staying trips she is taken to come out on top again despite a further 5lb rise. Tom Broughton has been seen to good effect and is decent value for his 7lb claim. Edison Kent has knocked on the door the last twice and that form behind Classic Concorde looks stronger now so he is the obvious danger.