Though THISTLE ASK would arguably be most at home on a sharp, right-handed track, he did the job well enough going this way round at Kelso six days ago to suggest that he will maintain his 100% record for the Dan Skelton yard under a penalty here (officially 2 lb 'well-in'). Indeed, this 8-y-o is unexposed over fences and should have more to offer. Homme Public has a pretty good record when fresh and gets the nod ahead of the in-form Magistrato for forecast purposes.








