Amadeus Wolf for me, he had a tough season last year, it is always hard for three year old sprinters, so it doesn't really bother me he failed to win last year, he ran some really good races in defeat.
His trainer recently did an interview/stable tour in the Racing Post and he sounded really bullish about this horse having a terrific season this year and this race looks the perfect start off point.
I'd expect him to be in the frame, with conditions to suit.
Red Clubs should run his race, he likes york and Al Qasi is expected to show plenty this year, he looked like a horse going places last season, not sure if he will classy enough to cope with a few group one sprinters in this field though.
My prediction:
1st - Amadeus Wolf
2nd - Soldier Of Fortune
3rd - Red Clubs/Al Qasi
Also it is the fillies oaks trial today where Oaks favourite Passage Of Time bids to show the world why she is Oaks Favourite. I don't really fancy her today, there are too many reasons why. I wouldn't be surprised to see her win (she is odds on) but i think Shorthand could take the honours today being a full sister to Alexandrova.
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