In an interesting finale, the vote goes to Ellerslie George ahead of Harbour Breeze and Old Benny. Sue Smith's Aldea could not be fancied based on his two runs so far. Classic Harry has shown promise in a couple of runs, while Darazari Bay and Ellerslie Jackie are potentially-interesting newcomers. Punchestown bumper runner-up, Harbour Breeze, is of obvious interest, Ellerslie George's debut third at Huntingdon earns him respect, while Old Benny has scope for this game and, although his Wetherby run last time is a little hard to assess, he looks the type to go well today. Shardam's half-brother, Perky Peaks, is one to have a look at in the betting, and Young Smokey is entitled to improve on his debut effort. Henry Daly's Opare earns a mention, although he was cheaply acquired, and Sea Cadet showed promise on his debut behind Alfie Flits. Once again, though, the vote goes to Ellerslie George.
Aldea (FR) 7-2 (10-8) Tracked leaders, weakened 4f out, 6th of 11, 30l behind Spitfire Sortie (11-1) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Jan.
Classic Harry 14-1 (11-4) Led to halfway, with leader, ridden over 3f out, one pace, no impression, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Kealshore Lad (10-13) at Wetherby 2m nhf (5) sft in Feb.
Darazari Bay (IRE) Darazari gelding, half-brother to winning chaser Commanche Quest.
Ellerslie George (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up, headway over 5f out, chased leaders over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Night Safe (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (H) gd in Dec.
Old Benny 11-4 (11-5) Tracked leaders, challenged 3f out, ridden and every chance final furlong until no extra, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Wind Instrument (11-5) at Wetherby 1m 6f nhf (5) hvy in Jan.
Young Smokey (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) With leaders until lost place over 3f out, 6th of 12, 27l behind Wind Instrument (11-5) at Wetherby 1m 6f nhf (5) hvy in Jan.
Harbour Breeze (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, progress 4f out, 3rd and ridden 3f out, 2nd and no impression straight, 2nd of 18, 7l behind Shady Willow (11-2) at Punchestown 2m nhf gs in Feb.
Opare (FR) Agent Bleu gelding out of a mare who ran only once.