Wolverhampton (AW) 5:45 Verdict

Top-rated in the field on OR 55, and his form figures of 588 look worse than the run - those were largely maiden/novice starts against better-bred sorts, and last time out he was only run down late over course/distance-type company. Fahey yard is in good form and Cam Hardie takes over having ridden work; a 3yo carrying weight for age concessions against a field of predominantly plodding older handicappers rated in the high 40s/low 50s gives him real scope, especially fresh off a break (94 days) which often sharpens lightly-raced 3yos. Sanditon is the obvious market rival with a similar rating and has been running consistently (513757) but has now added cheekpieces suggesting a need for encouragement, and his recent finishing positions (5-7) suggest he's found his level. Enjoy The Night (OR 54) is another with a leading chance but his solitary decent effort was a while back and he's had a mixed campaign. Elias Escape's class edge and lightly raced profile give him the best combination of untapped potential and weight advantage in a race that looks there for the taking. None of the field have a standout course/distance record to lean on heavily, so class and freshness become the deciding factors.