1. Little Boy Blue | Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f including a win on polytrack. A winner at 2-1 at Brighton over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Touchwood by 1 1/2l. |
2. Wonder Elzaam | He has won three times from 6f to 1m including 2 wins on the all-weather (1 PO). Beaten 7l behind Biggles at 13-2 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Kempton over 7f last month. |
3. Golden Warrior | He has won three times at 6f including 2 wins on polytrack. Beaten 13l behind Resilience at 11-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good to firm) last month. |
4. Leap Abroad | He has won three times at 6f including a win on the all-weather. A winner at 17-2 at Newmarket over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Lethal Levi by a neck. Carries a 6lb penalty today for that success. |
5. Blue Flame | Returns from six week let-up. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader. In strong form with three wins from seven attempts this campaign. Place only. |
6. Barging Thru | Let-up for six weeks. Coming off a win at Wolverhampton when first up. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader. Serious player. |
7. Brunel Charm | Placed last start at Kempton. Has plenty of early speed and a likely leader. Has three placings from four runs this prep. Knockout hope. |
8. Dayman | Coming off a win at Kempton and in strong form with two wins from six attempts this campaign. Has a lot of early speed. Big chance. |