Royal Time is our selection, sharing the top rating of 89 with Joie More but getting the nod on a fitness edge, a progressive profile and a proven record on these conditions. Over a marathon 24 furlongs at Newcastle, that blend of sharpness and a rising trend can make the difference between two evenly rated runners. Joie More is the chief danger on identical figures, while Thereyare, four pounds behind, and Wearelongterm, six back, have the credentials to take advantage if our pick fails to give his running. Royal Time is the choice.