C1 | 3
Winner GBP £53,874 - 7 runners
1m
Going: Good
Surface: T
Aidan O'Brien's HAWK MOUNTAIN (4) returns after a break having signed off last campaign with three straight victories culminating in a G1 Doncaster success over 1m. Leading contender with Classic claims. HIDDEN FORCE (5) preserved his unbeaten record when making a winning comeback at Kempton over the mile and that form gives him major claims once more. AVICENNA (1) resumes after seven months and created a favourable impression when scoring on debut at Doncaster. Open to further progress. HANKELOW (3) ended last season with Group 3 success in the Autumn Stakes here and his fresh profile is solid. One of the better hopes.