AscotWed, February 21, 2024

Group 2 placegetter A LOT OF GOOD MEN (2) settled well back then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 4.5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 6f at Bunbury two-and-a-half weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Backmarker who keeps coming. One of the leading chances. ROYAL TORONADO (4) turned in a eye-catching run over 6½f at Belmont Park last start when he got back but wound up hard to finish a close second. Strong finish expected again here. RUSSIAN TO THE BAR (6) scored last start at Bunbury to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Big jump in class but shapes as one to consider. COOL MEMORY (5) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by a head over 6½f at Belmont Park. Tougher company here but is ready for the challenge.