held up, ridden 3f out, not much room over 1f out, soon switched left and ran on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear, switched left 2f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on close home
held up, ridden 2f out, soon in touch, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden and weakened from halfway, virtually pulled up over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders, not much room final furlong
disputed lead, ridden over 2f out, soon led outright until headed inside final furlong, no extra
Proud Boast could provide the answer in a tricky handicap with Maktavish and Malapropism the others to form the shortlist. The selection has been a little disappointing of late but she is dropped in grade here and will appreciate the faster surface and she could go well. Maktavish is not the most straightforward of characters but he has plenty of ability and if he is in the mood then he could make the frame. However, he goes especially well for jockey Paul Hanagan who has won on him twice this season, and as he is suspended here we will pass him over on this occasion. Malapropism is another that is difficult to catch right and he was well beaten at Sandown last time. However he is well-weighted on his best form and he is one that should not be dismissed lightly. Ptarmigan Ridge will be very interesting if there is any rain and he ran really well at York last week behind Artie in a competitive handicap. He enjoyed the cut in the ground at York and if he got his conditions here then he would be a danger to all. This is a race where many would have chances on their best form and we will stick with Proud Boast as our tentative choice.