Sassy Glory (Ire)
- J: Rhys Elliott
- T: Mark Walford
- F:
- Age
- 3
- Weight
- 8st 11lbs
- Or
- 50
In first-time cheekpieces, fared little better than previously when fifth of 10 in minor event at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm, 28/1) 10 days ago. Upped in trip for first start on all-weather and others preferred.
Dibble Dabble
- J: Sean Dylan Bowen
- T: James Ferguson
- F:
- Age
- 3
- Weight
- 9st 10lbs
- Or
- 63
C&D winner who doubled her tally at Leicester in June. Has been holding her form well since, second of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (12f, heavy, 3/1) 22 days ago. Can give another good account.
Advert Rules
- J: Rhys Clutterbuck
- T: Alan King
- F:
- Age
- 3
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 62
Well held on hurdling debut but, in first-time visor back on the Flat, left that effort behind when second of 4 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 16 days ago. The winner from last time has scored again since, so he could be in the mix.
Emerald City
- J: Ross Coakley
- T: James Fanshawe
- F:
- Age
- 3
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 59
Has taken a step forward on his last 2 starts, beaten only by an improver when second of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (12f) 8 days ago. Leading contender as he makes only his second start at this trip.
- Age
- 3
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 59
Found some progress upped in trip when third of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Kempton (12f) 24 days ago, pulling clear of the remainder. Merits consideration as he drops back in grade on his tapeta debut.
Exceptionality (Ire)
- J: Joey Haynes
- T: Scott Dixon
- F:
- Age
- 3
- Weight
- 8st 6lbs
- Or
- 46
Remains a maiden after 10 starts. Left behind from 2f out when third of 4 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Looks to be up against it.
- Age
- 3
- Weight
- 9st 5lbs
- Or
- 58
Hasn't managed to improve switched to handicaps on his last 2 starts, last of 12 at Ayr (10f, good, 22/1) 24 days ago. Has work to do as he goes back up in distance.
- Age
- 3
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 59
Little impact in 3 starts so far, eighth of 10 in novice (150/1) at Kempton (8f) 29 days ago. However, there's stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree as he makes handicap debut with cheekpieces on 1st time.
Timeform Verdict 
EMERALD CITY has shown improved form when runner-up on his last 2 starts, seeing out the longer trip well at Kempton on his latest outing, so he could be ready to go one better this time around. C&D winner Dibble Dabble also arrives in good heart and is respected, with Surrey Force completing the shortlist.
Betting Forecast
25/1 Sassy Glory (Ire), 3/1 Dibble Dabble, 4/1 Advert Rules, 10/3 Emerald City, 11/2 Surrey Force (Fr), 33/1 Exceptionality (Ire), 18/1 Meade Gold (Usa), 11/1 Edwardtheninth