It's reasonable to expect another step forward from THE KING'S FALCON, who still appeared green last time. He gets the vote but market confidence behind interesting newcomer Jackknife (second choice) should be heeded. Spirit Of Albion and Too Don Juan have frame possibilities.[Steve Boow]
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Sole 4yo in the field; seemed to be outstayed over 1m2f at Chelmsford in only start for Jane Chapple-Hyam; subsequently sold for 15,000gns; drop in distance looks a plus.
Kameko half-brother to winners Defoe (1m-1m5f including Group 1; RPR 121) and Kareema (Qatar 1m1f), out of 1m2f winner (89); notable connections; interesting debutant, especially if the market speaks positively.
Good chance on best 2yo form (6f/7f) for previous yard; however, he's the most exposed contender, being 0-7, and reappearance effort didn't suggest he's crying out for this new trip.
44,000gns yearling; Nathaniel half-brother to French 1m/8.5f winner Monna Vanna, out of German 7f winner; less interesting than the other newcomer in this field.
Steady progress in autumn maidens (7f) culminated in a narrow defeat on the Polytrack at Kempton; gives the impression this longer distance will suit; one of the main form contenders.
Royal runner whose autumn promise comprised a solid fourth at Newbury (winner followed up in Group 3) and clear second, despite still seeming green, at Kempton (1m, AW); gelded since; respected with further progress plausible.
Similar type to The King's Falcon, having been gelded since his two autumn starts; rather disappointing at Newmarket but is in excellent hands and may yet confirm his Salisbury promise (1m, heavy).
