Arguably the hardest race of the afternoon with the omission of Hartnell leaving this year's renewal of the Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap wide open. Speed anticipated from Dee I Cee, Storm The Stars and possibly Antonio Giuseppe. SIR JOHN HAWKWOOD was clearly no match for Mccreery in the Kingston Town Stakes last start however that piece of form may look a lot better if the latter is to win the Epsom. Possesses a great record at this C&D and certainly gets his chance at the weights. Drawn well and shapes as one of the hardest to beat. Storm The Stars will go forward and dictate. A lot of these were walloped at the hands of Hartnell in the Hill Stakes three weeks ago. Stablemate MAGIC HURRICANE can perhaps move out of Hartnell's shadow to defend his 2015 Metropolitan victory. The gelding didn't do a great deal in the autumn however has produced a couple of solid runs so far this preparation. His record at this trip is strong and the son of Hurricane Run should be hitting his straps fourth up. SIR JOHN HAWKWOOD resumed well in the Kingston Town Stakes where he ran second to McCreery. He will have taken benefit from the outing. Course, distance and second up credentials all auger well for his chances of a maiden Group 1 victory. SACRED MASTER has really hit his straps since getting up over ten furlongs and beyond. A winner of the Newcastle Cup last start, he appeals in this line up down in the weights. ANTONIO GIUSEPPE is flying through his grades at present. This is by far his biggest test however. SUGGESTED PLAY: Looking to play both Sir John Hawkwood and Who Shot Thebarman.