TimeformBlog

Lord Zenith landed a 1m listed race at Lingfield on 2010 return. Managed only half a dozen runs since and not added to that success, shaping as if all wasn't well when last seen at Epsom in July.

Mabait is a smart performer who won a handicap at Sandown and listed race at Pontefract (dead-heated with Rio de La Plata) in 2010. Indifferent record at Meydan early this year and long absence to overcome.

Al Aasifh showed useful form at 2 yrs and has been just as good this season, his one below-par effort coming when cheekpieces were left off. Limitations seemingly exposed, however, and needs others to underperform.

Inler landed a 7f minor event at Doncaster on his final 2010 outing. Blown hot and cold again this year, but some encouragement last time after being gelded and capable of landing this if taking to blinkers.

Mon Cadeaux is winless since his 2-y-o days and his form has been very up and down, all his best efforts this year coming at Chester. Never threatened in similar race to this at Warwick last time.

Oasis Dancer progressed again when winning twice at up to 1m in 2010, but largely out of form in first half of this year, blinkers making no difference last time. Plenty to prove on return from a break.

Ecliptic boasts a smart pedigree and took only 2 goes to get off the mark as 2-y-o, though luck played a big part. Would have followed up in Group 2 had he kept straight, but 15 months without a run.

Polar Annie is having a good year, bagging 3 handicaps at Chepstow. Again made all when recording latest victory over 1m there in August, but faces an altogether sterner assignment here.

Simpulse has shown little encouragement in various company and looks to have no chance in this one.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Inler
2. Mabait
3. Ecliptic

Timeform View: It's hard to be confident about what most of these are capable of these days, but Inler is certainly still up to winning at this level if the blinkers have the desired effect on him. Mabait's best form also gives him a decent chance for all he's not been seen for several months, while Ecliptic has been off even longer but does still possess a fair bit of potential.

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