Gayebury and Mac Gregory have already proved their worth in this sphere with the former preferred, having already shown he's at home under testing conditions. Nevertheless, DRUID'S FOLLY (NAP) receives weight from both and revealed far more talent last time when runner-up to Ballymalin when sent off market leader at Chepstow, the pair drawing over 20l clear of the remainder. The form was further boosted earlier this week at Towcester when Ballymalin ran an excellent second under a penalty behind the promising Informationisking. That looks strong collateral form and the Rebecca Curtis inmate can go one better now.
Gayebury 2-1jfav (11-5) Made all, pressed over 2f out, kept on well, driven out, won at Exeter 2m 1f mdn (6) hvy in Jan beating Bacchanel (11-5) by 6l, 8 ran.
Mac Gregory 16-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, challenging when in view entering final furlong, led final 75 yards, won at Ludlow 2m (5) gs in Nov beating Cashanova (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Druid's Folly (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Led, headed over 3f out, soon led again, 2 lengths clear and wandered slightly 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Ballymalin (11-0) at Chepstow 2m (4) hvy in Jan.
Lord Bryan (IRE) 15-2 (10-10) Keen early, held up, headway on outside 7f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 8, 10l behind Ballinure (11-0) at Warwick 2m (6) gs in May.
