Evelith Forrest won in good style last time out and is taken to go in again, at the main expense of Trigger The Light. The selection won with any amount in hand at Folkestone last time out, and whilst the opposition that day was only moderate, he looks a horse to follow. He looks a three-mile chaser in the making but should be up to taking this on his way. Although he drops back in trip today, the forecast going should make it a good test of stamina in that he can prevail. The main danger should come from the in-form stable of Alan King in the shape of Trigger The Light. The gelding stayed on well to win last time and looks open to improvement, although he is passed over today as he looks like he really needs three miles. Of the rest, Maktu belied his huge odds to finish a gallant third at Uttoxeter three weeks ago, and if building on that he could gain some place money. The same applies to Blakeney Run but they look like they're just playing for minor honours, and so for the winner we return to Evelith Forrest.
Evelith Forrest 15-8fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, steady headway after 8th, led after 2 out, clear last, won at Folkestone 2m 6f mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec beating Leading Authority (10-12) by 9l, 10 ran.
Trigger The Light 7-2 (11-0) Held up in touch, outpaced 7th, headway after next, chased leader after 3 out, hung left approaching 2 out, stayed on well flat to lead post, won at Warwick 2m 5f mdn hdl (4) gs in Dec beating Killard Point (11-0) by a shd, 16 ran.
Blakeney Run 100-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, led 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened last, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Supreme Huntress (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Bold Finch (FR) 100-1 (10-7) Always in rear, jumped left 2nd, 9th of 11, well behind Supreme Huntress (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Maktu 80-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, headway on outer approaching 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Aitch Doubleyou (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) hvy in Dec.
Shankly Bond (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Led to 1st, in touch until weakened before 4 out, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Nictos de Bersy (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
St George's Day 100-1 (11-0) Not fluent in rear, mistake and struggling 4th, tailed off, 5th of 8, 39l behind Sir Jimmy Shand (11-0) at Folkestone 2m 1f nh nov hdl (4) hvy in Nov.
The Wexford Man (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off, 10th of 16, 46l behind Nictos de Bersy (10-12) at Chepstow 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft in Dec.
Celtic Starlight 100-1 (9-12) Held up in rear and keen, led 5th until after 7th, soon weakened, 9th of 12, well behind Shrewd Investor (10-12) at Bangor 3m mdn hdl (4) sft in Dec.
