3.40 2m. 2f. 24 Declared. Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2 ) of £175,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €90,195.00 2nd - €42,298.00 3rd - €21,158.00 4th - €10,570.00 5th - €5,285.00 6th - €2,642.00
Formscan - A typically open renewal sees the tentative nod going to JACOVEC CAVERN, who ran a good race when beaten just under a length over the extended 2m at Galway in July and he could gain compensation in this valuable prize. Emmet Mullins' charge shaped as though this extra yardage would suit when staying on strongly that day and he could be well treated off just a 3lb higher mark today. Stablemate and last year's winner The Shunter is feared despite running off 5lb higher than 12 months ago, but he may need the run on his first outing since November. Dawn Rising ran with credit in the Irish equivalent of this race last month and he may not be far away, while Willie Mullins' runners are always worth close inspection given his good record in the race and his Sea Of Sands isn't discounted. 2022 winner Run For Oscar completes an extensive shortlist.