Ran a fair race at Wolverhampton over this trip last month, yet to suggest with any certainty he's as effective on an artificial surface as he is on turf but has plenty going for him, including jockey booking.
Losing run stands at 15 now, ran well enough last time at Newcastle when second of eight at this sort of trip. Rider unable to make use of 5lb claim in this contest.
He's been in good form over significantly shorter trips of late, gaining win and close second when not enjoying clear passage. Marked rise in distance but stamina holds no fears and should be involved.
Has some useful form in his native Italy and shaped well on his GB debut at Wolverhampton over an extended 1m1f. Goes up markedly in trip and hard to assess chance on previous form. Best watched for now.
Sandro Botticelli has every chance to build on his Wolverhampton showing recently with a good jockey booking in his favour should this turn tactical. First Mohican ran well enough at Newcastle to merit respect but has found winning tough lately. WINTERLUDE has been in fine fettle of late at much shorter trips but stamina is not a major concern and, if this turns into a sprint, he's well equipped to come home best of all. Intense Tango has a bit to prove right now while Vettori Rules is one to watch on just his second outing in this country.
1. Winterlude
2. Sandro Botticelli
3. First Mohican