Verdict

ALGIERS edges this at the weights and on recent form. He was only caught in the shadows of the post in the Listed Churchill Stakes over track and trip last month with several of these behind and can gain compensation. Harrovian has over three lengths to find with the selection while stablemate Forest Of Dean and Tyson Fury finished even further behind, though all three should be sharper today. Makinmedoit has a tough task on these terms having landed a handicap here last month while Yorkshire Lady has even more to find at the weights.

Formwatch

Algiers (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden 4 lengths clear entering final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Missed The Cut (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.

Forest Of Dean 12-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Missed The Cut (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.

Harrovian 6-1 (9-4) In touch, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leader 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Missed The Cut (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.

Tyson Fury 25-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Missed The Cut (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.

Yorkshire Lady 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division on outside, ridden 2 1/2f out, kept on without really threatening leaders, 6th of 18, 3 3/4l behind Flyingbeauty (9-1) at Fontainebleau 1m 2f lst stks hvy in Nov.

Makinmedoit (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up towards rear, chased along 2f out, quickened up to lead 1f out, always doing enough, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (2) pol in Nov beating Via Serendipity (9-8) by nk, 10 ran.