Verdict

SWISS CROSS had to be held up from a wide draw at Chester last time and did well to finish a close-up third behind Imperial Djay. He'll be able to race a lot closer to the pace here and a return to winning ways looks on the cards. Buxton goes well at this track and could figure if forgiven his latest below-par effort at Lingfield. He has the beating of Magical Speedfit today, while Caprio has done all his winning in plating company of late. Beaver Patrol has outside claims and makes more appeal than the exposed pair Ghostwing and Aye Aye Digby.

Formwatch

Swiss Cross 20-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Imperial Djay (9-5) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.

Aye Aye Digby (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Switched right soon after start, prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 7l behind Free For All (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.

Ghostwing 66-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway when not clear run briefly over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no threat to leaders, 6th of 18, 4l behind Imperial Guest (9-3) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.

Caprio (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Went left start, held up in last trio, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 13l behind Tevez (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.

Beaver Patrol (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 5l behind Zebrano (9-0) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.

Buxton 10-1 (8-12) Held up, effort over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 12, 14l behind Free For All (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.

Magical Speedfit (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Held up in rear on inside, travelling well when not clear run on rails over 1f out, switched right 1f out, stayed on to 2nd final 75 yards, unable to reach winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Piazza San Pietro (9-7) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.