Welcome, fellow Divas to the annual PPA Front Cover Of The Year Chase, decided as always by public vote, writes Furthr’s Creative Director Andy Cowles.

Just like Miranda Kerr (Pictured, above), you can cast your vote here, but to guide you in your deliberations here is Honest Andy’s annual guide to this year’s big British race-off.

NME (4-5 Favourite)

Rihanna looks by far the toughest filly in the field, and given her legions of adoring fans she must be a clear favourite to take this year’s trophy. Odds-on though to bring it home on June 30.

FourFourTwo (2-1)

The legendary French stallion Zidane was for a while unbeatable at any distance until a stewards’ enquiry over a very public head-butting incident ended his brilliant career. Now he’s back, and with this sort of strong eye contact is expected to do very well.

Stylist (4-1)

The most consistent stable in the field, producing winners week-in week-out.

Hot Rum Cow (5-1)

I fully expect this Scottish insurgent to take out Heat at the first bend, but whether it has the legs to last the distance remains to be seen.

Harper’s Bazaar (8-1) 

Easily the best turned out, and with the nicest of silks. Exquisite breeding and carrying the lightest weight, Harper’s is certainly the purists’ pick here.  I simply cannot see such a fine serif being able to stand up to some of the rougher boys here. I’m saying tears before bedtime for this one.

The Economist (12-1)

This is the first time they’ve made the cut for a race such as this, so frankly, it’s a hard one to price. All that said, Honest Andy reckons this could be a good value each-way bet.

Kent Life (50-1)

An extraordinary bloodline stretching back 800 years makes this cover well worth its place in such a field.

Country Life (50-1)

Another storied bloodline, but with the advantage of having legendary jockey Will Shakespeare aboard.

Shortlist (50-1)

Excellent bloodlines again here, but this one looks so sleepy there’s a real risk the public will simply overlook it. I suggest the stable slip something in its feed, and fast.

Heat (100-1) 

Getting Dave Cameron up top seemed like a good idea back when he was winning every single race, but Dave was a faller at Newbury, threw a shoe at Towcester and looks like he could be unseated at Westminster. And Heat should really change their silks, all that red and yellow is making my eyes go all funny and now I need to lie down for a bit.

Remember, cast your votes here and see you all for the weigh-in on June 30!

 

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