tracked leader, led halfway, ridden over 2f out and kept on well
soon led, headed halfway, ridden and soon weakened
always behind
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace, no chance with winner
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out and weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
The consistent Crow Wood could be the key to this tricky little contest, with Wunderwood and Border Tale also expected to be involved in the shake-up. Although a move for Fast Foil could be interesting for those willing to stick with Mick Channon's charge after a number of missed opportunities of late. However, Crow Wood, who ran no sort of race at York last time, is better judged on his previous form this term - which saw him land a decent handicap at Haydock in June. He showed a willing attitude on that occasion and and a repeat dose will make him hard to beat here.