Impressive debut winner and probably improved on that when adding to his tally with a C&D success last time; has to concede weight to all rivals but he's the one to beat.
Point-to-point winner who was well suited to the step up in trip here in December when getting off the mark under Rules; drop back to 2m is the concern but he's a nice prospect for top connections.
Bumper winner at Punchestown in October and placed in Listed company last time out at Navan on fourth start under Rules but already a bit more exposed than some and will need to improve to figure.
16,000 gns three-year-old purchase. Promising debut at Naas last month but likely to find this too tough up in class.
Forecasts
Appreciate It (11/10), Eric Bloodaxe (11/4), Risk Factor (6/1), Wide Receiver (6/1), Lieutenant Command (14/1), Fantasio D'alene (16/1), Shakespeare's Word (16/1), Brandy Harbour (100/1)
ERIC BLOODAXE looks the one to beat in a race won last year by the still unbeaten Envoi Allen and the selection can maintain his own unbeaten record following his C&D success last time out. Lieutenant Command is a danger, despite the fact this is plenty tougher than his debut under Rules last time out. The main threat could be Risk Factor if he takes another step forward from his C&D win last time.