He was given way too much to do on that occasion and O’Brien is not certain to race him if he considers the ground to be too soft. The ground is also the main concern for the horse I consider being the main threat – Airwave. She ran alright in the Nunthorpe but was in the lead a long way out. If she can be held up a bit longer then I still believe she is a very decent horse.
Of the others last year’s winner Somnus has already won two very good races in the last month or so and last year Abbeye winner Patavellian would have a decent chance on softish ground. So all in all I would plump for the proven ability of One Cool Cat.