GINGER TED is the pick with Kylladie and Orpen Arms as the alternatives. The selection is proven under testing conditions having won at Nottingham earlier in his career so it was something of a surprise when he dotted up at the course again at 16/1 earlier in the month. He can win again. Kylladie was well touted earlier in the year though has not gone on. He had a nightmare at Pontefract and while the ground will suit on breeding, he does not look one to trust implicitly. Orpen Arms is a half-sister to Fromsong. She does not appear to have that level of ability though the yard are still in form. Bow Beaver is a real imponderable on the surface though arguably brings the best racecourse form into the contest albeit on better ground. Clever Molly was a very cheap buy at the sales and is yet to trouble the judge. A difficult opener despite lack of numbers and Ginger Ted is the call.
Bow Beaver (USA) 11-4 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Spying (9-5) at Newcastle 7f 2yo nov stk (4) gf.
Ginger Ted (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Raced stands' side, well in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, good headway on rail over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead final 150 yards, soon clear, won at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs beating Gillburg (9-5) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Kylladdie 11-4 (8-8) Pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Kaptain Kirkup (9-7) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) hvy in Jul.
Orpen Arms (IRE) 3-1fav (8-7) Close up on outside, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Theymistim (8-13) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Clever Molly (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra entering final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Take Ten (9-3) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
