Andrew Balding and Haley Turner teamed up to land this last year and may do so once more with TACTICIAN (10). He looked a progressive stayer when getting up late over 3200m at Ascot and with the addition of first-time cheekpieces this son of Lope De Vega can get back on track now stretching even further out in distance. TROOPER BISDEE (2) was disappointing when favourite for a competitive staying handicap at Newcastle during June. Looked incredibly progressive prior and must be taken seriously for a trainer who excels with this type. Stamina will be no problem for Goodwood (4100m) runner-up PREMIERE LIGNE (6) while ROBERT JOHNSON (9) might give another decent account.