Southwell

Although PASSING PLEASURE (nap) lost his unbeaten record for his current stable over fences at Newcastle last time he pulled 16l clear of the third with one who has won again since so it was actually another improved effort from this 6yo. That Newcastle race was also his first attempt around 3m under rules so he's unexposed as a stayer and can resume winning ways with first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue-tie now. Campaign Trail can build on last month's Market Rasen fourth and provide the main threat ahead of Ocean Conquest, who has stamina to prove but is suited to the sort of ground conditions he's likely to face this afternoon. [Andrew Sheret]