17:13 Thirsk

Sax Appeal has shown a progressive profile that the clock supports, and over fourteen furlongs on good ground at Thirsk there is every reason to think that upward curve can continue. Mick Collins heads the ratings by three pounds and must be respected as the chief threat, while Talismans Time and Sudu are capable of making this competitive, so this is not a straightforward call. The case for our selection rests on momentum and the raw times backing up what the bare form suggests, which can count for plenty when a horse is still finding improvement. Sax Appeal is the pick.

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