TimeformBlog

Elnawin was better than ever when winning at Ascot/Salisbury around this time last year. Not knocked about when 11 lengths ninth in Duke of York Stakes at York on return and respected dropping down in grade.

Genki is a smart performer. Won at Listed and Group 3 level last year. Reappearance in 6f listed event at Newmarket best excused (race not run to suit) and will be shaper here, so warrants plenty of respect

Imperial Guest won 6f handicap at Ascot last year and a creditable eighth on return in Victoria Cup (7f) there last time. Drop in trip should suit but plenty to find stepping up in class. Blinkers fitted.

Markab is a front runner who won Haydock Sprint Cup among 3 wins in 2010. Generally not in same form in handful of starts last year, but creditable fourth in minor event at Haydock last time. Can't be ruled out.

Medicean Man was in the form of his life when winning 5f Ascot handicaps (2) last summer. Below form on 3 starts so far this term, finishing fifth (Markab fourth) at Haydock latest. Blinkers need to spark revival.

Angels Will Fall was a debut winner here before following up in Group 3 in July. Produced her best when third in Group 1 at Newmarket in October (settled better than normal). Receives plenty of weight on reappearance.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Genki
2. Angels Will Fall
3. Elnawin

Timeform View: Genki will be sharper for his Newmarket effort last time and gets the narrow vote. Angels Will Fall won her maiden here and held her own in pattern company after and is a big danger. Elnawin is next best.

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