Taunton

Par Avion sets the standard on his debut fourth at Exeter and he's respected along with 4yo Roximan, who had a tough task in a Listed race last month and is a big player if he can recapture his initial form. Quickkick could be dangerous if he can settle better with a hood added while there are several newcomers who need a close look, but the vote goes to Ben Pauling's new recruit RICES POOL. This well-related 5yo showed plenty of promise when runner-up in his sole Irish point and that was behind a subsequent bumper winner.[David Moon]