Verdict

This looks tricky with all three runners entered in the Dante and the Derby and the possibility of a falsely-run race. Furthermore, MIDTERM and Algometer won their respective divisions of the same maiden over a mile here in October. The former will presumably prove more popular in this given his connections but both will be hoping Top Beak sets a decent pace as he raced prominently when winning at Windsor on his debut, though there is no guarantee the same tactics will be employed today.

Formwatch

Algometer 11-4fav (9-5) Tracked leader, led approaching final 2f, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, won at Newbury 1m mdn stks (4) gs in Oct beating Victory Bond (9-5) by 3/4l, 15 ran.

Midterm 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway near side over 1f out, shaken up and ran on strongly inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Newbury 1m mdn stks (4) gs in Oct beating Magnum (9-5) by 1l, 17 ran.

Top Beak (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Pressed leader, led after 1f until riddena nd narrowly headed over 1f out, rallied gamely to regain lead final 50 yards, won at Windsor 1m mdn stks (5) sft in Oct beating Mountain Bell (9-0) by hd, 11 ran.