Terminate, Emperors Well and Dan Tucker are the trio that make the shortlist here, with Terminate taken to come out on top. Emperors Well has not won for almost a year but he indicated last time that he was returning to form when a good third at Beverley. He has won similar events in the past and his last win came from a pound lower mark so he is well treated. Dan Tucker also indicated that his winless run which stretches back over a year, may be about to end when a staying on second at Newcastle. That was a sound effort and he too is not badly treated-only three pounds higher than when last successful. Terminate is five pounds higher than when successful at Bath two outings ago, with that win coming over a mile and a half. He is in good heart, finishing a close fourth at Doncaster last time. Serena Brotherton is on board, so he will receive the best possible assistance from the saddle. It would be no surprise to see Terminate try and make all the running here to stretch his rivals' stamina. Terminate can take the opener.
Woody Valentine (USA) 50-1 (8-13) Always behind, last of 12, 22l behind Daaweitza (9-0) at Catterick 7f hcap (4) gd.
Penang Cinta 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, keen early, headway over 5f out, hampered over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Sir Duke (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Dan Tucker 5-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, took 2nd near finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Dechiper (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf.
Dark Charm (FR) 9-1 (10-1) Prominent, pushed along over 4f out, soon beaten, last of 9, 26l behind Active Asset (10-3) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Moment of Clarity 12-1 (8-8) Soon led, headed 4f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 37l behind Machinate (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Terminate (GER) 3-1fav (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Amanda Carter (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp (5) gf.
Contemplation 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 8th of 16, 7l behind Paraguay (8-13) at Beverley 1m hcap (6) gf.
Valdan (IRE) 9-1 (8-3) Dwelt, held up, headway on outside over 3f out, edged right and challenged over 2f out, every chance until one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Rainbow Zest (8-13) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Hucking Heat (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, beaten and behind when hung badly left 1f out, 12th of 14, 16l behind Auntie Mame (8-7) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Grethel (IRE) 66-1 (7-13) Keen early and tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, no impression, last of 5, 8l behind Kasumi (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m fll hcp (4) gf.
Bobering 10-1 (8-2) Mid-division, slightly hampered after start, kept on final furlong, 7th of 10, 4l behind Treasure Isle (8-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Candy Anchor (FR) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on inside 1f out, no impression, 6th of 13, 7l behind Faraday (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Mar.
Emperor's Well 16-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Moonstreaker (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Skylarker (USA) 100-1 (9-2) Chased winner to over 3f out, soon weakened, 16th of 17, well behind Oddsmaker (9-6) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Just Intersky (USA) 3-1 (9-7) Slowly away, hampered over 5f out, in rear, headway approaching final furlong, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 7l behind One Night In Paris (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f sll (6) gf.
