Sober Express remains the 9-2 fourth favourite with the sponsors to land the 2020 Coral Essex Vase, despite recording the fastest time over course and distance this year.

Mark Wallis’ brindle clocked a flying 13.39 sectional on his way to a 34.71 winning time and will be fancied by kennel followers to emulate the likes of Wallis’ previous winners of the event, Eye Onthe Veto (2), Reel Trickyone, and Adageo Bob.

Track record holder Sparta Master remains head of the betting list at 10-3, followed by 7-2 Droopys Addition, 9-2 Droopys Aoife