Racing: Cup within range for Trying Again

The former National Hunt jockey Steve Smith Eccles (left) gives a runner-by runner analysis of today's Tripleprint Gold Cup.

Simply Dashing: Just keeps on improving and looks a star of the future. He is a worthy favourite.

Challenger Du Luc: Ran a cracker behind Senor El Betrutti in the Murphy's Gold Cup but then disappointed in a three-runner race won by Callisoe Bay at Newbury. A good horse on his day but definitely not one to trust.

Senor El Betrutti: Won the Murphy's Gold Cup in fine style over this course. Hunting with the Heythrop has been a part of his preparation.

Trying Again: Ran well in the Hennessy, finishing fifth to Suny Bay, but did not last out the longer trip. He will appreciate this step back in distance.

Bell's Life: Makes his seasonal re-appearance and will probably need the run after his reported set-backs.

Major Bell: Needed his first run of the season and should come on for it.

Kadi: He has not visited the winner's enclosure for a while but he is no mug on his day.

Destin D'Estruval: Fell on his latest start on this track, when looking beaten. He has a lot on his plate.

Fine Thyne: Ran well when runner-up to Simply Dashing in the First National Bank Gold Cup at Ascot.

Conclusion: I reckon that TRYING AGAIN is the one to be on now he is back over his optimum trip.