Rock Of Ireland has shown a progressive profile that suggests there is more to come, and a fitness edge over some of the higher-rated rivals gives connections genuine cause for optimism over this thirteen-furlong trip at Down Royal. Sea Eagle heads the field on ratings, narrowly ahead of Neptunes Staircase and Genoah, and all three must be respected as the chief dangers, with Sea Eagle in particular capable of outrunning a three-pound deficit to our selection if brought to best form on the day. The confidence here is tempered by that ratings gap, yet the case rests on Rock Of Ireland being sharper and still on an upward curve. Rock Of Ireland is the selection.