Sandown

A difficult race to approach without the benefit of market vibes. MYSTERIOUS TIMES will need to be useful to overcome his high stall but there's good reason to believe he might be. Underdog's pedigree is all speed and he edges second preference ahead of fellow newcomers Gold Reef City and Henley On Thames. Those with experience, of whom Viking Barbie could prove best, may be vulnerable once more.[Alistair Jones]