C1 | 3+
Winner GBP £108,997 - 11 runners
1m 2f 56y
Going: Good to Firm
Surface: T
Current G1 Epsom Derby favourite THE LION IN WINTER (9) is trained by Aidan O'Brien. Not seen since beating WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (11) over 7f here in the G3 Acomb Stakes last August. Might have too much class for his rivals now up in trip while the latter provided excellent form in defeat since and arrives with fitness on side after keeping on for fifth attempting the G1 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (Rowley) earlier this month. Charlie Appleby-trains ALPINE TRAIL (1) who is supplemented for this on the back of his smooth win in the Listed Newmarket Stakes (1m2f) and must be considered as he bids to remain undefeated. Fellow unbeaten contender TUSCAN HILLS (10) is also worth a second look representing top connections.