The first-up win this season of LE PANACHE was excellent, he thrived off the strong tempo and proved far too good when beating rivals by four-lengths. The only concern is that it was by far and away a career-best for him, so can he repeat that or will he “bounce”? I trust that form and I’m happy to mark him favourite. BEAUTY DAY has to be a legitimate rival and is the early favourite with Zac Purton booked to ride. The outside gate and top weight are negatives although he will appreciate the step up to the mile and his final-200m (12.35) last start was the best of the race. MARVEL JOY might get a relatively easy time on the lead and he can run well, along with ENJOY LIFE who could have won a couple of races at the end of last preparation.