Obviously SHANAGH BOB was entitled to win as he did at Plumpton last month given the odds he went off but I liked the way he warmed to the task on hurdles debut and he ran on strongly at the finish to score by 7 lengths. He could have gone round again if needed and I expect him to relish this step up in trip. The softer ground will be a welcome too and while this is tougher he obviously brings tons of potential to the table. The danger could be Cadell who is also still learning his trade and should improve again.

After going down narrowly to Triple Trade here last month CALICO must be of strong interest to go one better now. He is an out and out 2 miler and a 4lb rise looks fair for that three-quarters of a length defeat given the winner has run notably well at Ascot since. He will be ridden forward and if all goes to plan he should prove tough to reel in late on. In Excelsis Deo was a good third to Dancing On My Own here on reappearance and if improving looks the danger. Funambule Sivola is another one to note.