Pride Of Place heads this nineteen-runner contest at Kilbeggan on good ground over an extended distance, rated six pounds clear of the nearest rival Cloonainra, which represents a meaningful advantage in a fiercely competitive field. Cloonainra, Magic Day and Cocovic all hold realistic claims and will need to be respected, particularly if Pride Of Place encounters any trouble in running in such a large field. The confidence here is measured rather than absolute, and the wide field over nearly nineteen furlongs means our selection will need a clear passage, but the weight of evidence across the ratings points firmly in one direction. Pride Of Place is the call.