Marshal Dan scored at Salisbury last time and both wins to date have been on fast ground. Espresso Freddo was placed at Wolverhampton in February and returns to action in a first-time tongue-tie having undergone wind surgery while Regulator looks no nearer winning despite sliding further down the weights. ROBSDELIGHT hasn’t been at his best so far this year but finished ahead of Bbob Alula when second in soft going at Newbury in September. This return to testing ground may bring an improvement in form and Gay Kelleway’s charge gets a speculative vote.
Regulator (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Full Intention (9-1) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Robsdelight (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Led early, chased winner until over 5f out, soon outpaced in rear, never on terms after, last of 4, 12 3/4l behind Key Player (9-3) at Brighton 7f hcp (4) gf in May.
Bahuta Acha 33-1 (9-9) Always behind, 9th of 10, 11l behind Bungee Jump (9-8) at Chepstow 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Bbob Alula 20-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra, 6th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Mubhij (9-8) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (4) gf in May.
Marshal Dan (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Tracked leader, driven to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Salisbury 7f hcp (5) gf in May beating Crystal Casque (9-7) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Smokey Lane (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Prominent, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 10l behind Quick Breath (9-6) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Angel Islington (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Dwelt towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 11, 14 3/4l behind Coverham (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in May.
Air Of York (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) In touch, under pressure halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 24l behind Bungee Jump (9-11) at Chepstow 7f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Espresso Freddo (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Oneovdem (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Secret Glance 9-4fav (9-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Rapid Rise (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Bombastic (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Hammer Gun (8-11) at Doncaster 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
