SALIGO BAY (1) improved sharply on his seventh two starts back at Newcastle with a win over 2000m at Chelmsford eight days ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. RIBBLE RIVER (5) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 2400m at Pontefract. Among the leading chances. THRONE HALL (9) improved sharply on his eighth two starts back at Catterick with success over 3200m at Musselburgh two months ago, getting home by one length after being prominent at the corner. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. TOKYO BAY (4) has not won for a long while. Last raced on May 9 when beaten 10 lengths into fifth at Chester over 2460m. Good enough on his day and can fill a top-three spot.