YorkFri, October 11, 2024

Adopting a similar campaign as he did before winning this prize in 2023 the Ed Walker trained HAFEET ALAIN (4) shaped nicely over 1m when fourth on testing conditions in latest. Though higher in the weights this year could prove capable of making it a perfect three from three at this venue. Three-time course and distance winner BLUE FOR YOU (1) disappointed here during August. Could easily bounce back. Stablemate THEORYOFEVERYTHING (6) cannot be ruled out having won an Ascot handicap before finishing midfield in a competitive 1m1f event at Newmarket (Rowley). NAXOS (3) also warrants consideration.