A messy race to sort out as very few of this motley bunch have been noted for their consistency in the past. Polish Pilot was a fortunate third in a better race at Southwell last time and is unlikely to improve on that run if he runs to form. The same sentiments apply to Mister Graham, who has been presented with plenty of chances to rid himself of the maiden tag and continually shirked the opportunities. Blowing Away also fits the same profile over hurdles and has been found wanting for a turn of foot too many times for coincidence to forwarded as an excuse. So Auk is selected on the grounds that he has at least shown battling qualities in defeat on occasions and he would not have to find too much to hold on today.
