Verdict

This is a big step up in trip for Noble Jack, who scored here twice last month, and previous efforts over hurdles suggest stamina is not his forte. Mediterranean Sea has won at Lingfield though saves her best for Southwell nowadays so the vote goes to SIR BOSS, who scored under today's amateur the last time he competed in one of these events. Resplendent Ace isn't out of this and Rockweiller can be given a chance back in this company with Simon Walker on board.

Formwatch

Porgy 10-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, last of 7, 15l behind Roberto Pegasus (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.

Diamond Vision (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 9, 13l behind Queen Of Cash (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Aug '11.

Mediterranean Sea (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Dwelt always in rear, ridden 4f out, never a threat, last of 7, 13l behind Colinca's Lad (9-1) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.

Sir Boss (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Held up, never on terms, 8th of 9, 14l behind Enery (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.

Noble Jack (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon headway on outer, kept on to lead post, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul beating Spanish Plume (9-13) by shd, 13 ran.

Sail Home 20-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 6l behind Hayaku (10-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (0-75) (3yo+) (5) pol in Jul.

Resplendent Ace (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Keen tracked leader, led over 7f out, joined 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 5l behind Squad (10-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f amat hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.

Cape Safari (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 28l behind Bite Of The Cherry (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.

Rockweiller 11-1 (9-9) Led early, chased leadining pair, came centre 8f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 11l behind Minstrel Lad (8-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.

Leopard Hills (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Held up, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 35l behind No Time To Lose (8-11) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.

Toledo Gold (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Led after 1f, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 16l behind Luctor Emergo (8-9) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.

Revolving World (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Very slowly away, behind until joined rear of group 8f out, headway to chase leaders over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Kingaroo (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Apr.