Though the Altamash Ahmed-trained four-year-old has failed on every occasion in the past whenever he has tried to go beyond ten furlongs, there is a good chance he will emerge victorious thanks to his current superb form.

Ocean And Beyond & Spearhead, the two older horses who have given proof that they can stay this grueling trip, are the ones he will have to beat. A Sandesh will ride An Acquired Taste.

As bets, I recommend three horses — Port Blair, Clinton & Knight Of Re, the one mentioned first attracting as the day's best betting proposition.