Mishrif, Goliaths Boy and Bab al Salam catch the eye here with preference for BAB AL SALAM. Mishrif went down to the useful Playfellow in a Listed race at Pontefract recently and that effort would suggest he can play a part here in a supposedly easier contest. Previously a winner at Folkestone, Mishrif can go close. After two placed efforts, Goliaths Boy made mincemeat of the opposition at Catterick last time. He is consistent but may lack the necessary class here. Bab al Salam may only have taken a little race at Lingfield on his debut, but he won in nice style, staying on well at the finish. He is related to a Group One performer and looks potentially useful. Bab al Salam can follow up the stable's Tuesday winner here.
Aurorian (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 8l behind On Our Way (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo stk (2) gd in Oct.
Bab Al Salam (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, joined leader 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out final furlong readily, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (4) pol in Oct beating Ucantmissme (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Cruikadyke 10-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind On Our Way (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2yo stk (2) gd in Oct.
Goliaths Boy (IRE) 8-15fav (9-3) Made all, quickened clear 2f out, eased inside final furlong, easily, won at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gs in Oct beating Dillenda (8-12) by 13l, 9 ran.
Mishrif (USA) 5-2 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 2nd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Playfellow (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Oct.
Watergate (IRE) 6-4fav (9-10) Went left start, raced keenly, tracked leader on outer after 2f, ridden 3f out, no headway, weakened 2f out, soon behind, 6th of 8, 23l behind Lahaleeb (8-1) at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
