War Correspondent sits narrowly ahead of Buddy Holly at the head of the ratings and looks well suited to this stamina-sapping eighteen-furlong test at Listowel on good ground, where his profile marks him out as the standout performer in a competitive field of fifteen. Buddy Holly, Ollie La Ba Ba and Palace Boy represent the principal dangers and will not be without their chances on their own merits, yet none of them can quite match the level our selection brings to the table. With high confidence in the pick, War Correspondent is the call here.