It is hard to look past PERSIAN BLUE here. This filly beat all bar a subsequent winner at Nottingham when last seen and that is strong form. She would have improved again since and looks the most likely winner as the betting is suggesting. It’s Showtime has shown promise and if improving could be the danger. On Song is another one to note but needs to take another step forward again.

With that experience under his belt ESPRIT DU POTIER is expected to improve enough to win this. He was well backed at Kelso but just looked to bump into one. With progress anticipated this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Doyen Du Bar ran well back from a lengthy absence and if stripping fitter from that should emerge as the main danger. Brucio is another one to note.