IPM Group Leger Legends Classified Stakes

His French win was on very soft ground and conditions were heavy when strolling home at Ffos Las five days ago, which followed a third over the round 1m here in July (good); carrying a penalty could make life awkward.

Exposed five-time winner; ran no race at York last time but was bang there at Newmarket the start before (1m, good to firm; ideal ground) and that was also the case the last time he tried cheekpieces (here last August).

Reserve; has been good and bad in his last four races and looks hard to predict; now hooded, but even if on a good day these terms are tough.

Completed a 1m hat-trick in June, on the AW, good to firm and soft; his inflated mark doesn't count against him in a race of this nature and he's holding his form well.

Last three races over slightly further at Hamilton, winning Class 5/6 handicaps before running surprisingly well behind progressive 3yos in a Class 3; perhaps flattered from the front last time but enters the equation.