prominent, went 2nd just over 2f out, ridden to hold, every chance inside final furlong, kept on but not pace of winner final 100 yards
dwelt, held up, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led after 1f, 2 lengths clear and going easily over 1f out, shaken up, found no extra and headed final 100 yards
held up in rear, never near to challenge
chased leader to just over 2f out, looked reluctant under pressure, soon weakened
dwelt, behind, pushed along halfway, effort on wide outside 2f out, one pace under pressure
held up on outer, weakened over 2f out
held up, not clear run briefly over 2f out, switched right and good headway over 1f out, ran on to lead final 100 yards, readily
mid-division, driven halfway, soon weakened
led 1f, in touch, lost place halfway, switched right and kept on again final furlong, never dangerous
Seel of Approval and Golden Dixie have obvious claims on their recent form but Fantasy Believer, who has the benefit of a draw next to the rail, is the selection in a competitive contest. John Quinn's five-year-old has found one too good in each of his two starts since winning at Ayr and, with the draw in stall one in his favour, he looks the percentage call. David Nicholls always has to be respected in these events so the claims of Onlytime Will Tell and Loyal Tycoon have to be respected. Golden Dixie showed improved form at Newbury last time and, but for a draw in stall 12 would have been interesting, while Kempton winner Seel Of Approval who finished fourth over course and distance last time is another to consider. Seven No Trumps has slipped to an attractive mark but is on a long losing sequence now and it is difficult to know how much ability he retains so the safest option is probably to side with Fantasy Believer.