Tempting as it is to trust in James Owen's proven effectiveness at reviving other people's cast-offs, Mr Le Philosophe was more than just a little bit out of form when last seen and others are better known quantities on the forecast good ground. Rukaana (next best) surely won't be as unlucky in the run again and argues an obvious case despite a 4lb re-raise, but he's taken on with CUSANO, value for closer himself in better company last time. [Jeremy Grayson]