1. Rapid Flight | Winner at Cartmel and placed once this prep. Has a lot of early speed and large claim helps. Can surprise. |
2. Oishin | Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Storm Lorenzo beaten 18l at 100-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Hexham over 3m (good) earlier this month. |
3. Shantou Express | Winner at Market Rasen and placed twice this prep. Looks the leader and rates highly with David Bass retaining the ride. Should go well. |
4. Taxmeifyoucan | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Musselburgh. Capable of racing on speed and won once this prep at Perth four runs back. Must be considered. |
5. Western Run | Ran fourth last start at Limerick. Has genuine early speed and should run fitter for past attempts. Can get the job done. |