Verdict

Rose Bandit and Bella Brazil are not ruled out but this looks a likely shoot-out between the Johnston and Fahey stables, who field five of the seven. Makyon has his fair share of weight and Good Night Mr Tom arguably had limitations exposed at Catterick last time there are ground concerns surrounding One Hart, though he may prove best of the Johnston trio if doing so. The New Marwan has produced a consistent sequence but doesn't look to have too much in hand of the handicapper so NATIONAL LEAGUE gets the vote. He looked to be progressing before being beaten out of sight by Mums Tipple at York. However, that was also the case for the rest of the field.

Formwatch

Makyon (IRE) 4-6fav (8-13) Chased leaders, switched right over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, held towards finish, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Pop Dancer (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f stks (3) sft in Aug.

Good Night Mr Tom (IRE) 5-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Knightcap (8-1) at Catterick 6f (4) sft in Aug.

One Hart (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) With leader, led narrowly over 3f out, driven and headed narrowly 2f out, checked when hampered by winner 1f out, soon outpaced, no chance inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Endowed (9-5) at Kempton 6f (4) pol in Aug.

National League (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 21, 11 3/4l behind Mums Tipple (9-5) at York 6f stks (2) gd in Aug.

The New Marwan 5-2 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on to take 2nd place inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Breathalyze (9-2) at Chester 7f stks (4) gs in Aug.

Rose Bandit (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost place inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Good Night Mr Tom (9-7) at Hamilton 6f (4) gs in Aug.

Bella Brazil (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, never a threat, 5th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Diva Rock (9-5) at Leicester 7f (5) gd in Aug.