TimeformBlog

Filun had a good run early last season, winning 3 times, 2 of them over C&D. Good second on return visit here in May, but bounce back called for following more recent modest effort.

Stentorian is a front runner who won 7f Leicester maiden as 2-y-o, but struggled last term for Mark Johnston. Low-key start returned to Flat for this yard in May, and one to treat with caution now.

Amistress held her form well 1ast year, winning 3 times at up to 11.5f. Looked on the way back at Haydock in May, and on a competitive mark, so no surprise if she figured.

The Calling Curlew best efforts when twice placed over this C&D, finishing behind Filun when third in May. Well below par upped to 1¾m last time, but likely to fare better back at this more suitable trip.

Ostentation isn't the most straightforward. Best run since last win over 1¼m here in June when fourth on return visit to this venue last time, but little room for manoeuvre off current mark.

Unex Renoir failed to win for John Gosden, despite doing little untoward. Struggle continued since joining this yard, finishing well held off reduced mark last time and opposable again.

Shouda twice proved successful at up to 1½m on turf/AW in 2011. Unlucky not to finish closer when runner-up in a first-time hood over C&D last week and major player racing off the same mark here.

Haymarket boasts fair form (trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni at 2), bouncing back to best when fourth on handicap bow at Kempton (11f) in May. Has to prove he can string good runs together but claims if he can.

Autarch cashed in off reduced mark over 1¼m here in May. Well held on AW since but no surprise to see him fare better back on turf at venue which suits him well.

Excellent News appeared to relish the extra distance when successful in 1½m Wolverhampton handicap in March. Not built on that since, folding tamely both runs back on turf in May.

Timeform Verdict:
1. Shouda
2. Autarch
3. Filun

Timeform View: Shouda did well to finish as close as he did when conceding first run in a first-time hood over this C&D last week and looks sure to go close off the same mark here. Autarch and Filun could prove the most troublesome.