With Brian Hughes on board, FANTASY KING looks the pick of Jimmy Moffatt’s trio in this and the 11-year-old, who had a spin on the Flat earlier this month, is taken to make the most of the 18lb he receives from Cousin Oscar, who is tried in headgear having failed to fire when chasing a hat-trick in better company at Aintree last month. Allbarnone is preferred to Captain Brown and Mondlicht for the minor placing.
Cousin Oscar (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) With leaders, reminders after 4th, soon lost place, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Aintree 2m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Allbarnone 8-1 (11-12) In touch, in rear from 4th, went 3rd from 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 4, 13l behind Clondaw Draft (11-7) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Captain Brown 17-2 (11-6) In rear, fell 5th, at Ayr 2m hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Mondlicht (USA) 3-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, went 2nd before 2 out, soon challenged, one pace in 3rd from last, 3rd of 8, 9 1/2l behind Slim Pickens (11-0) at Hexham 2m (5) gd in May.
Fantasy King 25-1 (8-9) Steadied start, held up in rear, some headway 2f out, no impression, weakened from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 13l behind Monjeni (8-11) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
