A top quality race full of Course specialists and Distance winners.

 

On the basis of the Going being as advertised it is hard to fathom the Draw and reference back to previous meetings is not always wise here.

 

Vale of Kent and Cardsharp at the top end of the weights look dangers, the former may just be in the grip of the handicapper but Dettori up anything can happen, Cardsharp though looks a good each way bet from top stall no 20 and that may be a massive asset or a massive liability, but price if an asset is very interesting.

 

Chiefofchiefs is a big danger, down the missle drawn in Stall 12 but just passed over on the day.

 

The two main selections are BLUE MIST a Course and Distance winner, drawn 19, Ryan Moore up and who looks the one they all have to beat and some each way value despite being favourite. ARABLET is less exposed, ran well on stable debut when fancied by us, stall 8 gives a lot of tactical options and a Course and Distance winner with previous connections.