johnqclark

There are very few in this race that can be fancied, and the one I fancy most is Night Breeze. He has form in much better races than this and enjoys a very good win record on turf. He has raced on the all-weather most recently, showing more promise last time at Newcastle. Ian Williams does well with staying types, and he's found a great opportunity here.

A lot of positives fall into place for Persuasion here. He is best on turning tracks, acts on the ground, and has landed the plum draw in stall one. He is also very well handicapped on his best form, including when winning here last April. The Barrons are shrewd operators, and their booking of the excellent Cal Rodriguez bodes well for a bold showing.

Here's another race where there are very few who can win. The short-price favourite may well be ahead of his mark, but I wouldn't be willing to take the odds on offer. Talismanstime won well at Hamilton before running in the Melrose at York. He completely blew out that day, which I think was due to the occasion getting to him and not allowing him to run his race. Back in calmer waters, in a much more relaxed atmosphere, he can get back to winning ways, assuming he stays the longer trip.

Montezuma has been a revelation so far this season and has a huge chance to follow up on his win here a fortnight ago. Jim Goldie has already brought out plenty of improvement in his charge this season, and there is more to come for sure. Rumour on the track last time indicated that he was nailed on, and hopefully there will be a similar vibe again.