2371m – Turf
1 | Johnny Drama | Won competitive Class 2 Handicap at York over 2051m last month. Tougher task off higher handicap mark. |
2 | Pirate King | Possible excuses for recent disappointing run but needs to improve. |
3 | Midnights Legacy | Reliable performer running well this season. Needs further improvement. |
4 | My Frankel | Soft ground probably against him when well beaten latest run. Needs to improve and may do so. |
5 | Scarlet Dragon | 8-y-o. Useful performer on Flat and over hurdles but signs of decline. Not well handicapped. |
6 | Throne Hall | Capable of decent form but ran badly over 2800m last month. Needs to improve. |
7 | Winter Reprise | Well beaten at higher level before midfield in Class 2 at York over 2051m. Yet to prove stays 2400m. Tough task. |
8 | Rhythmic Intent | This probably his best distance but not the most consistent performer. An outside chance. |
9 | Dark Jedi | Won Class 2 Handicap over 2409m last month but overall form suggests this a tough task. |
10 | Restorer | 9-y-o. Good third in competitive handicap over 2392m this month. Outside chance. |
11 | Strawberry Rock | Run well on both outings this year. Likely to improve, fairly handicapped and decent chance. |
12 | HMS President | Career best when narrowly beaten stepped up to this distance this month. A live chance. |
13 | Sam Cooke | Not improving and form this year not good enough. An unlikely winner. |
14 | Glasses Up | Inconsistent. Finished distant last over 2796m this month. An unlikely winner. |
15 | State Of Bliss | Easy winner this month when stepped up to this distance. Fairly handicapped and good chance. |
16 | Red Force One | Well beaten in recent runs. Victory would be a shock. |
17 | Wink Of An Eye | Improved and won last four races. This first run beyond 2200m. Tough task but fair chance. |
18 | Cormier | Won twice over this trip on turf before a well beaten last on all-weather. An outside chance. |