3 Björli Bas won by a wide margin in the Swedish Coldblood Criterium. He is not as “superior” in advance now that several of his competitors have caught up. However, expect Öystein Tjomsland to have sharpened him up considerably for the big battle and he is the given pick.

3 Skiffer is strong as a bear and made a big impression in the trial.

1 Järvsö Jan is our pick to take the lead and it won't be easy from there.

2 Will Borken makes his debut in the american bike.

7 Tyri Leo ran twice in Sverige in the last race but had taken an easy win on today's track before that. Borde have a good chance again.

9 Mellem Frost did not race last year but has done well this year and is coming off a win in an easier race. Has a 20 metre handicap over the favourite but the small the field is an advantage.

5 Rappterna won six out of eleven races last year but is still without victory this year. Was second behind Mellem Frost last time out but is 20 metres better this time.

8 Mio has been consistent and good of late without winning. Finished third despite an early gallop last time and could be an outsider here.

10 Run Rhapsody Run followed well last time out as second and had competed in much tougher races before. Was third in the V86 in June and is facing much easier opposition now. Our winner.

9 Gasolina Jet is the logical challenger. Coming from two wins in a row and driven by the same driver in this amateur race which is a clear advantage. Has won from the front. Different number now.

1 Suprice Boy has been quite consistent and good so far without winning. Should get a nice trip from this lane.

7 Zozo W.F. has shown quite good form lately and is coming off a shared victory.