Gordon Elliott, Venetia Williams and Colin Brown deliver their verdicts

Can any horse stop Paisley Park in the Stayers' Hurdle?

Colin Brown, ex-jockey It was another brilliant performance by him. He only just does enough and looks every bit a chaser but his record over hurdles speaks for itself. I actually thought If The Cap Fits might beat him but he could be a flat-track horse. Benie Des Dieux would be a serious danger to Paisley Park if going for the Stayers’ rather than the Mares’ Hurdle.

Gordon Elliott, trainer It’s hard to see anything beating him. I was impressed by him on Saturday and he’s going to be one of the naps of the week as he bids to retain his crown at the festival. I don’t see myself fancying anything to beat him.

Charles Hitchings, Sporting Index Summerville Boy, who I think has tons of ability, was able to dictate his own pace and make it a tactical race. But Paisley Park still wasn’t found wanting and I think that is a testament to how talented he is. You would have to think Benie Des Dieux would be a danger but she will have to be every bit as good as Willie Mullins intimates in order to win.