Verdict

This looks a match between Dream Champion and Ollie George and the vote is given to Dream Champion. The selection was a good second behind Direct Debit on his first run of the season when a well-backed favourite. He was only beaten a short-head that day and with the benefit of that run under his belt he will be hard to beat. Ollie George rates the main danger as he was a fair second behind Spy Glass when last seen. However, that was over a longer trip and the drop in distance has to be a concern as is the 239-day absence from the track. Croft would have chances on his best form but he is far from consistent and has had plenty of opportunities. Pab Special is from a yard in form but looks to have a little to find and we will stick with the unexposed Dream Champion as our idea of the winner.

Formwatch

Croft (IRE) 15-2 (8-9) In touch until ridden and weakened 3f out, 8th of 10, 7l behind Passion Rules (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) pol in Oct.

Dream Champion 4-5fav (9-0) Made most, pushed 1 length clear 1f out, driven final furlong, worn down near finish, 2nd of 12, shd behind Direct Debit (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Jan.

Ollie George (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Led early, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Spy Glass (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.

Pab Special (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Tracked winner to over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Rebellion (8-9) at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.

Catheriniski (IRE) 66-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, weakened halfway, 6th of 14, 11l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-4) at Southwell 7f mdn clm (7) fbs in Jan.