This will is likely to be a real test of resolution and form with cut in the ground over this trip is an imperative. Therefore, a chance is taken that Red Gold can fend off the likes of the frustrating Sterling Dot Com, Flora Muck and Cromwell, if this develops into a dour struggle for the line. Hazlejack is another who comes into the argument on the pick of his efforts and he doesn't have too many miles on the clock for one of his age. However, like many of the rest, his recent performances have left a little to be desired and he looks opposable on balance for win only purposes. Therefore, we return to Red Gold for the selection after his solid display in the first-time tongue tie last time. The Andy Turnell-trained gelding has been hard to keep straight over the last few years and it can be guaranteed that he will be going hell-for-leather every time he hits the track from now on. Red Gold's close up second to Monbonami at Uttoxeter from late on last year reads well in the context of this race and, with a test of stamina assured to suit, he looks the best option in a tricky race to fathom.
