Plenty of runners, but few with a serious chance. Metal Detector gets the vote as he seems more straightforward than most of his rivals. This step up in trip should bring about further improvement and he can prove a cut above his rivals. Chater Flair was none too reliable on the flat and he looked none too keen in defeat here in June. He does have ability, but he cannot be relied upon to use it and a similar comment applies to professional loser Stafford King, who has failed to deliver on several occasions.