Lesley's Choice arrives in fine form having recorded a double on the Polytrack last month though his last three wins on this surface were back in 2010 and all came in plating company. SEAMUS SHINDIG makes more appeal as he has a recent run under his belt and went close over C&D off today's mark in September on similar ground. Cut Across made a winning debut at Lingfield in February and could find enough improvement to figure on his handicap bow but Valmina's 8lb rise for a narrow margin win at Bath last month looks a bit harsh. First Class has won twice in lesser company at Kempton this year and will find this tougher but Madame Kintyre is no forlorn hope back on soft ground.
Lesley's Choice 8-1 (9-10) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 5f clm stks (6) pol in Apr beating Red Cape (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Seamus Shindig 16-1 (8-12) Led, ridden along inside final 2f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Rafaaf (9-4) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Apr.
Alfresco 25-1 (9-2) Keen led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Lastkingofscotland (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Cut Across (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Raced wide in touch, ridden and headway on outer approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb beating Absent Amy (8-8) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Colourbearer (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up, headway to get in behind leaders 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 7l behind Welsh Inlet (8-12) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Llewellyn 16-1 (9-2) Always in rear, 13th of 14, 8l behind Catherines Call (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Valmina 8-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, chased leader over 1f, ridden to lead inside final furlong, strongly pressed and held on gamely close home, won at Bath 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr beating Dancing Welcome (9-2) by hd, 17 ran.
Even Bolder 7-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, effort to chase leader 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Diamond Vine (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Red Avalanche (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 29l behind Hip Hip Hooray (9-0) at Kempton 1m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Bermondsey Bob (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Soon narrow lead, headed halfway, weakened 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 16, 31l behind Divine Call (9-4) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Madame Kintyre 16-1 (8-11) With leader, led narrowly over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Choral (9-6) at Kempton 7f fll hcp (0-75) (5) pol in Apr.
Ever The Optimist (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 11, 7l behind Mon Ami Jolie (9-3) at Kempton 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Huzzah (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, raced far side from 3f out, led and overall leader 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Katmai River (9-6) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Apr.
First Class 6-4fav (8-13) Held up off the pace towards rear, headway 2f out, not much room between horses and squeezed through when pushed left over 1f out, soon quickened, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb beating Lady Mango (9-3) by nk, 11 ran.
