| # | Horse / Form | Age/Wgt | Jockey / Trainer | OR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
9y 160 lbs |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy |
153 | – | |
| 2 |
7y 149 lbs |
Brian Hughes Ruth Jefferson |
136 | – | |
| 3 |
7y 149 lbs |
Harry Cobden Faye Bramley |
142 | – | |
| 4 |
8y 149 lbs |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton |
148 | – |
Strong Leader looks the one to beat in this four-runner staying contest at Wetherby, and our figures put him 9 lb clear of Take No Chances, a meaningful edge over this 24-furlong trip on good ground. Take No Chances is the chief danger, with Paggane a further 3 lb back and Lavida Adiva the least likely of the quartet to spring a surprise given the 19 lb deficit. With so few runners there is little hiding place, and Strong Leader’s superior figure should tell if he settles and stays the trip. Strong Leader is our selection, though confidence is only low.