AscotSat, October 05, 2024

AL AASY (1) has thrived this season and may complete a hat-trick. Raced as good as ever defeating the re-opposing AL QAREEM (3) in the G3 Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury (1m5 1/2f) during August and representing trainer William Haggas looks set to uphold form. The latter handles testing ground and stays further so can make this a test from the front following a confidence-boosting victory among Listed company at Chester last time. Evergreen eight-year-old HAMISH (2) wasn't at his best finishing fifth in the G3 September Stakes at Kempton. Back in May finished runner-up attempting the G1 Coronation Cup and can be considered. SALT BAY (6) completes the shortlist.