Pace & Draw Angles

• Likely pace: honest/even. Rogue Supremacy (speed at 5-6f) can go forward; Distant Storm likely handy (key to settle better); Northern Champion/Wechaad can sit prominent.
• Draw: stands’ side (high) could be a mild positive if the pace clusters there — high numbers 8-6-7 (Northern Champion, Distant Storm, Rogue Supremacy) look well-placed. No strong bias expected on Good.

Strongest Contenders / Profiles

• Distant Storm (Proven, p) — Acomb 3rd despite pulling; top RPR 105, big OR 100, Buick a plus. If he relaxes, sets the standard.
• Wechaad (Progressive, p) — improving with each run; dominant Doncaster nursery (GS) and prior Nby 7f form on quick. RPR 100 / TS 62, strong 7f shape, should handle Good.
• Northern Champion (Promising, P) — valuable Deauville newcomers 7f winner; subsequent winner behind franks the form; big upside, drawn high (8). RPR 100.

Main dangers

• Catullus (Progressive, p) — easy Yarmouth win; earlier behind Distant Storm; Buick on the stablemate but this lad is still moving forward. RPR 101.
• Archer Royal (Promising, P) — debut 7f winner; raw but classy yard; big step up yet unexposed.

Interesting outsiders

• Commander’s Intent (Proven) — consistent, G3 2nd in Germany; perhaps wants a touch of ease; solid yard. RPR 101.
• Rogue Supremacy — fast 5–6f form, close 2nd in G3 Sirenia; 7f stamina the query but draw/pace could help.
• Special Dividend — reliable type, needs a chunk more at this level.

Runner Scores (suitability today)

• Distant Storm (6) — 9/10: class edge on Acomb form; key is settling; good draw/pace set-up.
• Wechaad (4) — 8/10: thriving, proper 7f colt; surface fine; SDS an asset.
• Northern Champion (8) — 7.5/10: big upside, high draw, temperament praised; class test today.
• Catullus (2) — 7.5/10: improving; form ties to DS; slight jockey/pecking order negative.
• Archer Royal (5) — 7/10: raw ability, could jump forward; experience a question at G3 tempo.
• Commander’s Intent (1) — 6.5/10: reliable, maybe better with ease; still place chance.
• Rogue Supremacy (7) — 6/10: speedy; 7f stretch late on.
• Special Dividend (3) — 5.5/10: likeable but finds stronger on figures.

Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days.
Watch out for in-form sprinters returning quickly; they can be hot.

Private Tissue (Raceform Data)

• Distant Storm 13/8
• Wechaad 5/1
• Northern Champion 6/1
• Catullus 13/2
• Archer Royal 7/1
• Commander’s Intent 10/1
• Rogue Supremacy 14/1
• Special Dividend 20/1

Market watch advised for runners making their 2nd start.

Summary

Honest 7f should suit the principals. Distant Storm brings the best single piece of form (Acomb) and rates the one to beat if settling. Wechaad is a strong, straightforward improver at the trip. Northern Champion is the wild card with upside and a helpful high draw. Catullus remains on the upgrade and ties in closely with the fav.

Smart Play generated by Chatgpt

• Top win bet: Distant Storm — strongest RPR, Group 3 form already in the book, Buick, and a pace/draw set-up to travel and finish.
• Saver (win): Wechaad — progressive 7f colt, form trending up, solid draw/positioning and should relish an even pace.