The biggest field for many a year and Paul Nicholls' Grade 1 winner No Drama This End (second choice) heads the home defence, with that highly promising novice ably assisted by Act Of Innocence and Bossman Jack. He looks sure to make a serious bid but the Irish visitors hold a strong hand and the vote goes to BALLYFAD who mastered King Rasko Grey at Leopardstown over Christmas before being picked off on the line. He doesn't have that race's winner to worry about this time and promises to be suited by this step up in trip. Stablemate Skylight Hustle also needs a close look, while I'll Sort That is likely to have his game face on and should give his supporters a run for their money. Group-class Flat horse Sober, unbeaten in two starts over hurdles, adds a fascinating extra dimension.[Richard Russell]
