Liszt needs a market check for an in-form yard, however from a shortlist of King Olav, Cairnsmore, Becausewecan and RED CADEAUX, it is the last-named who is selected. Ed Dunlop's gelding was under-par when last seen at Haydock in September, when he looked to have plenty in his favour. However he is perhaps better rated on his Doncaster win in August and as a result this 6lb higher mark looks manageable. Baylini is the sort of horse who might relish this bigger field and is not to be ignored, along with Martyr who may be well-treated on this return to action and also Mafeking and King Olav who both have excellent course records. Porgy is unexposed on these shores, Dansili Dancer has run well fresh in the past, whilst Cairnsmore romped home here in January before flopping last time and he might find this company too much at this stage of his career. Stablemate Becausewecan ran a blinder in defeat last time but he might be pestered too much for the lead, so bigger threats could be Demolition and Formidable Guest who both look fairly treated at the foot of the weights. Pevensey and Liszt both need market checks, however we are happy to plump for Red Cadeaux.
Dansili Dancer 14-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway on inside going well over 3f out, switched left over 2f out, driven to challenge to chase leader and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Record Breaker (9-6) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Liszt (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Made all, soon clear, ridden over 2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, reduced advantage close home, won at Killarney 1m 6f ext hcp in Aug beating Cybersnow (8-2) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Porgy 33-1 (9-2) Never near leaders, 6th of 8, 6l behind Buxted (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f Listed Stakes (4yo+) (1) pol.
King Olav (UAE) 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, led approaching 1f out, driven inside final furlong, held on well, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Feb beating Dance The Star (9-4) by 1l, 7 ran.
Becausewecan (USA) 6-4fav (9-2) Soon led, ridden 2f out, pressed from over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 5, ns behind Cashpoint (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Cairnsmore 9-4fav (9-3) Dwelt, soon in touch, effort 2f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 12l behind Dalradian (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Pevensey (IRE) 25-1 (8-0) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous, 16th of 23, 19l behind Charm School (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Mafeking (UAE) 11-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 6f out, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, just held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-95 (3) pol beating December Draw (8-13) by nk, 10 ran.
Red Cadeaux 5-2 (9-7) Behind and soon pushed along, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 8l behind Acquisition (8-12) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Sep.
Martyr 6-1 (9-13) Led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 15l behind Cosmic Sun (8-11) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul.
Baylini 7-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, headway towards inside well over 1f out, not quicken over 1f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Orchard Supreme (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Stand Guard 9-1 (8-10) Led 1f, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 5l behind Orchard Supreme (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) pol.
Demolition 5-2 (9-6) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon ridden, rallied and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Bavarica (8-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Formidable Guest 9-2 (9-1) Held up in touch, effort on outside well over 1f out, not pace to reach leaders, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Taaresh (8-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcap (4) pol.
