1 Superfast Gorden (Pat Buckley, Ire)
Impressive early pace in second round; beaten when odds-on latest and no margin for error
2 Gaytime Nemo (Graham Holland, Ire)
2023 Derby winner; improved incrementally during that series yet well behind T3 latest
3 Crafty Shivoo (Mark Wallis)
Nine from nine at Towcester; very strong claims if last week’s buckle hasn’t left its mark
4 Droopys Pivotel (Maxine Locke)
Very lightly-raced youngster; strong middle pace may make his odds look silly
5 Grouchos Duke (John Byrne, Ire)
Progressive during the course of the Derby; draw could make life difficult on this occasion
6 Churchfield Syd (w) (Richard Rees)
Winter Derby winner; lightning quick from lids and will needs to be so once again
Verdict
Plenty of depth in the opening quarter-final but this draw shouldn’t be a bother to CRAFTY SHIVOO and if she cracks out, there isn’t an obvious backrunner. Superfast Gorden has claims if holding the inside line and may make life tricky for Gaytime Nemo. Droopys Pivotel could edge right and that would buy him valuable track position. 3-4-1
1 King Memphis (Liz McNair)
Long-term ante-post favourite; metronomic on the clock and breaking out purposefully at present
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