Having shaped up well when third on just his second start for Robert Cowell at Hamilton in August, ALASKAN GOLD had excuses when down the field at Haydock on his most recent outing 31 days ago. Still unexposed as a sprinter and now refitted with a visor, he could be worth siding with down in grade. Tan Rapido, Tiva and Smart Vision head up the dangers in a competitive handicap.