Verdict

There should be more to come from Hereux, who is selected in preference to Frank Crow and Sienna Storm. The last named got off the mark in good style at Haydock last month; putting in a much improved display on similar ground to what he will encounter this afternoon. Saleem Golam is excellent value for his 5lb claim and it will be no surprise to see him make a bold bid for his Newmarket-based boss. A mile obviously suits this son of Peintre Celebre and he is worth monitoring in the betting. The same comments apply to Frank Crow, who has improved with each run so far. His trainer describes him as a 'lazy horse' and Tom Eaves will have to get after him to make sure that he gets the trip. However, he has done very little wrong so far and cannot confidently be ruled out. However, Hereux created the impression that he is ready for a crack at this distance when forcing his head in front in a maiden at York when he was last seen out. The Stravinsky colt has been given a sensible time off since his Knavesmire victory and is expected to be firing on all cylinders for this return to the fray.

Formwatch

Fangorn Forest (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th ofto lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept beating Moonhawk (8-11) by 1/2l, 11 ran.

Heureux (USA) 11-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Aug beating Sir Orpen (9-0) by a shd, 11 ran.

Sienna Storm (IRE) 4-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 2yo mdn (5) gs in Sept beating Moonhawk (8-11) by 1/2l, 11 ran.

Always Baileys (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, gradually weaknt, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Daggernought (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sept.

Frank Crow 4-9fav (9-0) Held up, hung left from 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sept beating Sinner Or Saint (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.

Zabeel Tower 15-2 (9-2) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Daggernought (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Sept.

Formal Decree (GER) 6-1 (8-3) Prominent and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakening when not much ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Top Jaro (8-6) at Ripon 1m 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Sept.

Naughty Nod (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 16, 5l behind Spunger (8-4) at Nottingham 1m 2f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Sept.

Dream of Paradise (USA) 50-1 (7-8) Prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Top Jaro (8-6) at Ripon 1m 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Sept.