'It's an open race but Cyrname is in top form' - Harry Cobden joins our panel

Any dangers to the big two in the King George?

Harry Cobden, jockey Yes – it's an open race this year. Lostintranslation could run well if the ground is decent. I ride Cyrname, who is going into the race in top form. He's schooled well in the week and Paul [Nicholls] is delighted with his work.

Tom Collins, tipster Not really. The pair dominated the race from some way out last year with Clan Des Obeaux retaining his crown by a decisive margin. It's hard to recommend backing Santini or Lostintranslation after their latest efforts, so it should be between the Nicholls stablemates once again. However, I think Cyrname will reverse the form after an impressive victory in the Charlie Hall.

Keith Melrose, betting editor Not if either turns up on song, although I suspect plenty will still be in it after the fourth-last. Those knocking Cyrname are doing so on the basis that the Charlie Hall did not truly test his stamina, but they are missing that the Cyrname of old would have pulled Harry Cobden's arms out in that race. I've always thought he is a better horse than Clan Des Obeaux and he should now be ready to show it.