Top Jaro gets the vote in this claimer ahead of What A Dancer and Master Of The Race. With the ground riding as testing as it is, best should be kept to a minimum but Top Jaro looks the best option. A winner two starts back, the selection has won on heavy ground before and shouldn't mind a battle in the mud. His prominent style of racing should ensure that he doesn't have too much ground to make up which is often a hard task in the mud, and with that in mind a big run can be expected. Seattle Robber and Tension Point represent Evan Williams and both should be respected although bot h may prefer better ground. What A Dancer should have come on for his recent outing and the ten-year-old could go well at a big price, however of more interest for backers may be Master Of The Race. Tom Dascombe's gelding has the blinkers on for the first time and whilst he is still a maiden, this son of Selkirk has shown an aptitude for soft ground in the past and could be a real danger today. However, we will return to Top Jaro who is a proven performer and can win again.
Top Jaro (FR) 13-8fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Little Jimbob (9-12) at Carlisle 1m 1f clm (6) gs in Jun.
Master of The Race 14-1 (9-2) Keen hold in mid-division, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 9l behind Greek Well (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Silver Blue (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) In touch over 5f, 14th of 16, 14l behind Hassaad (8-13) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Foolish Groom 5-1fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 10l behind Bahhmirage (10-0) at Warwick 1m amt hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Seattle Robber 9-2jt-fav (9-7) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 17, 10l behind Second Reef (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) frm in Sept.
Lizarazu (GER) 16-1 (8-3) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 5l behind Moves Goodenough (8-11) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Princess Zaha 40-1 (9-0) Raced in rear, ridden and some headway approaching 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 18l behind Bay Boy (9-1) at Leicester 1m 2f clm (5) sft in Jun.
Dexileos (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 1f out and faded, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Zantero (8-8) at Chepstow 7f clm (6) sft in Jun.
Fire At Will 7-4fav (8-11) Chased leaders, every chance when hung left over 1f out, no, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Mamichor (8-13) at Brighton 1m clm (6) frm in Jun.
Tension Point 4-1jt-fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, headway to lead over 2f out, soon headed, one pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Sophie's Dream (8-8) at Kempton 1m 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
Bellini Star 25-1 (9-9) Chased leaders 6f, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Mayireneyrbel (8-3) at Bath 1m 2f sll (6) frm in May.
Emperor Cat (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division, weakened quickly halfway, 12th of 13, 23l behind Zantero (8-8) at Chepstow 7f clm (6) sft in Jun.
Littleton Aldor (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Led after 1f, ridden, edged left 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 8l behind Zendaro (9-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Sept.
What-A-Dancer (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division and keen, weakened 3f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Zantero (8-8) at Chepstow 7f clm (6) sft in Jun.
Wizby 16-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 14, 13l behind Catherines Cafe (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m Stks (41-45) (7) gs in Jun.
