Gorthill heads this 14-runner field at Kilbeggan on good ground over an extended trip and rates narrowly ahead of the chasing group, with Our Zebo, Broken Ice and Sampoet the chief dangers as they sit closely matched just behind on ratings. The distance of 26 furlongs will test stamina throughout, and Gorthill's superior rating suggests he possesses the class to see it out better than his rivals when the race begins to bite in the closing stages. Sampoet and the pair of Our Zebo and Broken Ice are capable of running well and must not be underestimated, but on balance Gorthill looks the one to beat. The selection is Gorthill.