A former Ballydoyle inmate, CANARY WHARF has won twice on the all-weather for Marco Botti. He handled soft ground well enough in Ireland and is taken to follow up his latest win at Kempton off what could prove a lenient mark back on the Turf. Multiple all-weather winner The Lock Master finally got to grips with this surface when winning three times in soft going last season. He looks a threat along with the returning Snow Trooper. Docs Legacy has only managed to win a bumper on the Polytrack since 2011 but Askaud is well handicapped on his past form if back to his best. Indepub won twice over hurdles for Donald McCain last year and has a shout off his current mark now back with Kevin Ryan.
Hillview Boy (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Dwelt, held up in rear, never a factor, 17th of 23, 14l behind Art Scholar (8-7) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Nov.
Seattle Drive (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Raced wide always in rear, last of 9, well behind Dubai Hills (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
The Fun Crusher 10-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on and every chance until one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Bollin Greta (8-11) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Jul.
Indepub 5-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 18l behind Royal Straight (8-13) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Askaud (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Chookie Royale (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
The Lock Master (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 11l behind Dubai Hills (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.
Canary Wharf (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Dwelt, mid-division, headway to lead over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied and every chance towards finish, led close home, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan beating Purple 'n Gold (9-0) by shd, 9 ran.
Snow Trooper 11-1 (8-13) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Robin Hoods Bay (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Docs Legacy (IRE) 4-1fav (8-10) Raced wide mid-division, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 13, 6l behind Robin Hoods Bay (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Carragold 11-1 (8-11) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, never near leaders, 4th of 14, 15l behind The Tiger (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Oct.
