Sharbasia won a Listed hurdles contest over in France and should be monitored for support in the betting, however Selkirk Grace may now be going the right way judged on his most recent run behind Icannshift at Folkestone and Kevin Morgan's lightly-raced seven-year-old gets the nomination. He only found course specialist Icannshift too good last time out and he can reward punters who keep the faith. He is one of the more likely contenders to handle the testing conditions. He hasn't been raised in the weights for that effort which may be an oversight b the handicapper and he is taken to get his head in front. Oldrik is consistent and may be suited by today's step up in trip, whilst course and distance winners Soviet Sceptre and Padro Nostro could go well at big prices. Sovietta is another to consider as he has some decent form on soft ground, however Selkirk Grace is improving and can land the spoils.
Sharbasia (IRE) (9-2) 5th of 14, 7l behind Bayria (9-2) at Clairefontaine 1m 4f fll stk in Aug.
Oldrik (GER) 15-8fav (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, held well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Drawback (9-2) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Always Baileys (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden along from over 6f out, behind final 4f, last of 12, well behind Wild Pitch (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Flying Pass 6-1co-fav (9-2) Held up, weaved through between horses over 1f out, soon driven, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Wild Pitch (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May '06.
Sovietta (IRE) 11-2 (8-6) Towards rear, some headway 3f out, never reached leaders, 5th of 9, 14l behind Duelling Banjos (8-8) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Soviet Sceptre (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, held, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Drawback (8-13) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Ruggtah 66-1 (8-6) Prominent, driven along over 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 25l behind Feed The Meter (8-3) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in May '05.
Selkirk Grace 6-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 6f out to over 3f out, regained 2nd over 2f out, challenged throughout final furlong, always held, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Icannshift (8-7) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Jun.
Forzacurity 33-1 (9-2) Towards rear, never dangerous, 14th of 16, 21l behind St Petersburg (9-9) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-75 (E) gd in Oct '03.
My Legal Eagle (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden and effort over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, no impression, 6th of 14, 10l behind Hi Dancer (8-9) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Jun.
Sparkbridge (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 8th of 12, 6l behind Sam's Secret (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m sll (6) gf in May.
Padre Nostro (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Mid-divison, never on terms, 7th of 14, 29l behind Diktatorship (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs in May.
Inchcape Rock 12-1 (9-0) Soon tracking leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, 6th of 9, 12l behind Danzare (8-9) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo sll (5) gd in Oct '05.
