Verdict

Clearance stopped quickly in a seller at Wetherby last time and has now finished last in his last two starts. Like Balzac, he is best watched at present. Presuming Ed was beaten when falling at Market Rasen and prefers some ease in the ground so KARANNELLE (NAP) is the default selection following a close second behind the well-treated Kolisi at Hereford at the start of the month.

Formwatch

Presuming Ed (IRE) 11-8fav (11-10) Led, raced keenly, ridden when headed before 2 out where mistake and unseated rider, at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp (4) gs in Mar.

Clearance 10-3 (10-12) Held up, mistake 3rd, pulled hard early, headway travelling well behind leader 2 out, soon pushed along and outpaced, weakened last, last of 4, 14 3/4l behind Dis Donc (10-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f (4) sft in Mar.

Karannelle (IRE) 15-2 (10-3) Chased leader, ridden and outpaced home turn, rallied to hold every chance last, kept on flat, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Kolisi (10-0) at Hereford 2m hcp (5) gd in Apr.

Balzac 10-1 (10-1) Refused to race, at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Oct.