Some old favourites here including Bienheureux and Icannshift, but on this occasion we will go for the relative baby and plump for Rustic Gold. John Best's three-year-old has already managed a couple of victories this season and in the main has also run well in defeat. There were excuses last time out as the ground was very soft and he was slowly away. Today's conditions are more to his liking and he looks the best option. Bienheureux has kept a good level of form all season and will pop up again soon, but may have to settle for some place money today. The same applies to Icannshift. Qualify is another one worthy of a mention following two promising efforts recently. However the one with more chance of progression is Rustic Gold and he gets our vote.
Polish Power (GER) 16-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 12th of 15, 10l behind Pivotal Answer (8-11) at Kempton 1m 3f hcap (4) pol in Sept.
Qualify 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, switched left, ran on well final furlong to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Queen Noverre (8-13) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (4) gf in Sept.
Tafiya 22-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Magic Show (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcap (5) gd in Sept.
Colinette 8-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 5f out, behind when ran wide on bend over 2f out, 12th of 13, 45l behind Ainama (8-7) at Chester 1m 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Sept.
Bienheureux 7-2 (9-7) Dwelt, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 11, 7l behind Chunky's Choice (9-3) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sept.
Rustic Gold 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 7l behind Dustoori (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) sft.
Icannshift (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Led after 2f, headed inside final furlong, weakened, 8th of 13, 3l behind Treetops Hotel (9-6) at Kempton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Sept.
Doubly Guest 28-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 15l behind Spirit of Adjisa (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Key Partners (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) In touch, went 3rd 4f out, driven along 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Atlantic Gamble (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f clm (6) pol in Sept.
Mahmjra 33-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 23l behind Muhannak (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f app hcp (4) pol.
