2.40.OLD GUARD. Good luck, Peregrine, and everyone. I am going to throw another one into the mix, Vision Des Flos, admittedly his strike rate isn’t great but has run some good races in defeat, finishing 2nd in Grade 1 Novices at Aintree and Punchestown festivals last season, and was 2nd behind Buveur Dair earlier this month. Adjusted weights put him only 1 lb behind the favourite and level with Ballymoy and Old Guard, and he is only 6 so could yet improve. Whoever wins, it has to be said this looks a very good renewal of the race.