LAUGHING JOHN (2) boasts strong form on latest 2L second at Hereford. Represents top yard and can continue to improve. Hard to oppose. UHTRED RAGNARSON (4) stayed on for a 6L third at Taunton. Conditions here will suit and is likeliest to overturn the favourite. MAD MAXIOS (3) was denied by just a neck at Market Rasen last time. Question strength of that form. Finds another suitable opportunity. Keep safe. DEARKEITHANDKATY (1) needs to improve on known racing to trouble the principals. Aided by apprentice and is hard to entirely rule out.