This is another tough handicap for punters to fathom and Prince Evelith, H Harrison and Flylowflylong are all considered with the vote given to Prince Evelith. The selection has a better draw than his chief rivals here and he looked a progressive horse last year. He won when he was last seen out and if he is fit enough to do himself justice on his seasonal bow then he should be hard to beat. H Harrison will find life tough from stall 3, but it is worth noting that he overcame a poor draw last time to score and he might be capable of doing so again. Flylowflylong won last time when she had the run of the race, and although she has plenty of ability she is not the most reliable so we will oppose here today. Regent's Secret is a course and distance winner and could represent some each-way value, but Prince Evelith hails from a yard in good form and can land the prize.
Daaweitza 3-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, won at Haydock 1m hcap (3) gf beating Zato (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Nevada Desert (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Flipando (9-4) at Beverley 1m hcap (3) gd.
Prince Evelith (GER) 9-4fav (9-0) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Sept beating King of Rhythm (7-12) by 1l, 13 ran.
Just Bond (IRE) 9-2fav (8-4) Keen, held up, headway over 5f out, led 3f out until 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 7l behind Lisathedaddy (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Exit Smiling 9-2 (8-9) Held up, headway well over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Luckylover (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Pab Special (IRE) 3-1fav (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 9l behind Just Lille (8-13) at Haydock 1m 3f hcap (5) gf.
Regent's Secret (USA) 16-1 (8-6) In rear, never dangerous, last of 8, 4l behind Goodbye Mr Bond (9-4) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Heureux (USA) 12-1 (8-6) Dwelt, always in rear, 7th of 10, 6l behind H Harrison (8-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Viva Volta 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders centre, effort over 2f out, one pace under pressure, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Braddock (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Wasalat (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, driven over 1f out, one paced until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Just Observing (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Flylowflylong (IRE) 7-2fav (8-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, good headway final furlong to lead close home, won at Hamilton 1m fll hcp (4) gd beating Fortress (8-2) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Hypnotic 25-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden on outside 3f out, soon behind, last of 9, 10l behind Councellor (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Middlemarch (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Led stands side, no extra approaching final furlong, 5th of 17, 5l behind Braddock (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Webbow (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 14l behind Goodbye Mr Bond (9-1) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in May '06.
H Harrison (IRE) 6-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Il Castagno (8-12) by a hd, 10 ran.
The Osteopath (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Behind stands side, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 17, 6l behind Braddock (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Spinning 5-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Frank Crow (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
