TimeformBlog

Wigmore Hall landed a Grade 1 at Woodbine in September, and hasn't been disgraced in top company this term. No threat behind Cirrus des Aigles in Prix Ganay last time, and possibly best on a sound surface.

Questioning's win in Earl of Sefton at Newmarket has been sandwiched by creditable placed efforts this season, latest in Sandown Group 2. Has form at 1¼m, and drawn on the inside here.

Glen's Diamond won first 2 starts last year, including Dee Stakes over C&D. Back to form at up to 1¾m in Dubai this year, but more needed now reverting to this trip on return to domestic action.

Hunter's Light progressed well last year, winning maiden at Newmarket and listed races at Hamilton, Goodwood and Lingfield. Handles soft ground and has to be respected as he bids to break Group-race duck.

Junoob won twice at up to 1½m at Lingfield since being claimed from Amy Weaver, including listed race in February. Good third in minor event at Doncaster last time, but this is tougher still.

Marcret was steadily progressive in Italy for Steffano Botti last year, winning 3 times, and has run respectably in Dubai this year. Hood fitted for UK debut, and needs to step up if he's to figure.

Prince Siegfriend is a smart performer around 1¼m, winning minor event at Epsom and Group 3 at Windsor last season. Folded tamely on return at Newmarket, and questions to answer after that effort.

St Moritz is a tough front runner, and progressed to win 3 times for current yard in 2011. Back to form when splitting Penitent and Questioning in Doncaster Mile last time, although later demoted for interference.

Myplacelater thrived in 2010, winning 5 times up to 1½m. Better than form figures suggest when mixing it in good company last year, but no impact in a couple of runs for new yard this season.

Timeform Verdict:
1. Questioning
2. Hunter's Light
3. St Moritz

Timeform View: Questioning has run with credit on all starts this year and makes most appeal. Hunter's Light and St Moritz are also considered, although soft ground may prove the undoing of Wigmore Hall.

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