The three principal protagonists are Magic Wand, Forever Together and Sea Of Class; Magic Wand and Forever Together are from the AOB's stable; Sea Of Class missed Epsom because of soft ground, and is on the upgrade. The ground at The Curragh is presently good to firm with fine weather forecast between now and race day.
I think, unless Sea Of Class has improved significantly, this will rest between the AOB's pair, and the ground is the key. On present ground the advantage will be with Magic Wand who was an emphatic winner of the Ribblesdale, if soft Together Forever. But Sea Of Class cannot be discounted if he's improved significantly.
Magic Wand, Sea Of Class and Forever Together have all stood their ground similarly the going too - no change - good to firm; this is key to Magic Wand who excels on it at Chester (beat Forever Together) and Ascot. Sea Of Class is progressive and upped in grade, and needs to improve a few pounds.
Magic Wand for me with Forever Together 2nd; Bye Bye Baby doing the donkey work for her stable companions. A possible 1, 2 and 3 for AOB.
Magic Wand, Sea Of Class and Forever Together have all stood their ground similarly the going too - no change - good to firm; this is key to Magic Wand who excels on it at Chester (beat Forever Together) and Ascot. Sea Of Class is progressive and upp
Impressive winner Sea Of Class is 20/1 for the Arc. With Enable and Cracksman having interrupted prep, and with wfa allowance she'd be the surprise package.
Impressive winner Sea Of Class is 20/1 for the Arc. With Enable and Cracksman having interrupted prep, and with wfa allowance she'd be the surprise package.