Southwell

Plenty have possibilities but the vote goes to the resurgent BOWOOD, who has won in emphatic style at Newcastle in his last two starts and remains well treated on his old form. Hat-trick seeking 3yo Special Ghaiyyath is feared most ahead of Golden Pharaoh, who went close in a 21-runner handicap at Doncaster two weeks ago. Last month's C&D runner-up Optimatum needs a close look on his stable debut, while Billyb also make the shortlist on his drop back in trip.[David Moon]