Winged Farasi gets the nod to win again. Magroom and Sularno make it to the shortlist. The selection won comfortably last time out over course and distance (with the re-opposing Red Flare back in second) when a well-backed favourite and assuming that he handles today's slower conditions (sire did), he can win again. Although up six pounds for that win, he could rack up a sequence. Red Flare is four pounds better off with the selection for that two length defeat but that may not be enough so is passed over, along with Baby Dordan who let down favourite backers when last seen and is becoming frustrating. Magroom is very consistent but his recent wins came in poor sellers. Pigeon Flight needs to bounce back after a poor last run so of more interest could be Sularno. Hughie Morrison's horses are running well and there should be more improvement to come from his son of Medicean. A toughie for punters to finish with and Winged Farasi gets the tentative vote.
Sularno 5-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden to challenge over 2 furlong out, soon one pace, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Tilapia (9-7) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (5) fbs in May.
The King And I (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, switched left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Winged Farasi (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Pigeon Flight 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 6l behind Yes One (9-6) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Winged Farasi 11-8fav (9-2) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, pushed clear final furlong, won at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Red Flare (8-1) by 2l, 16 ran.
Baby Dordan (IRE) 9-4fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Susanna's Prospect (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (6) sft in Jun.
Paymaster General (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Took keen hold in touch, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, 7l behind Ballet Boy (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Shouldntbethere (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, 13th of 16, 16l behind Ballet Boy (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Magroom 6-1 (7-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Purus (10-0) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Doonigan (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Very slowly into stride, always towards rear, 9th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Nashharry (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Red Flare (IRE) 11-2 (8-1) In touch, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Winged Farasi (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
For Eileen 8-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, losing place when squeezed out inside final 2f, 7th of 8, 10l behind Zaafira (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan.
