Versatile MAX THE MAGICIAN has maintained consistency over slightly further recently but the drop to this trip shouldn't hold any fears and he can get his head back in front. SECRET CHORD finished a good second in a minor feature last time off a career-high mark. He carries a 2-point penalty for that effort but is clearly in good heart so has to be taken seriously. Maturing 3yo MISTER WILSON and lightly raced last-start scorer (returning from a break) IT'S PERSONAL are competitive off their current ratings. Top-weight SLINKY MAPIMPI and returning NIGHT BOMBER complete the shortlist.
by Fabien Golab