Another tough race to call despite the lack of numbers but Gin Palace has a good record when fresh and is given a slender vote of confidence over Patriarch Express, Bushido and Count Tony - although Caribbean Cove is still open to improvement and could pose a threat to them all if his jumping holds up. However, Gin Palace, who landed a valuable prize in gritty fashion at Newbury last season, has all the right credentials for a race of this type and looks the value call today. Gin Palace handles any sort of going and will be suited by the likely strong pace that should unfold. Patriarch Express has an improving profile and is just preferred over Bushido if the betting market indicates that Gin Palace is going to need the run.
