mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, strong run to lead inside final furlong, driven out
in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden and lost place 3f out, switched left and no impression final 2f
towards rear, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one-paced under pressure
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway and effort over 2f out, one-paced final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened quickly 3f out (wore cheek pieces)
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway over 3f out, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (wore cheek pieces)
towards rear, never dangerous
Plenty of old favourites here with most of the field well exposed and known to punters. Best recent form belongs to Thanks Max who ran a fair race over course and distance here in a claimer on ground that may not have been too suitable. He should appreciate this slower surface and is the TEAMtalk selection. The in-form Nigel Tinkler sends out Mount Royale who has proven ability on this ground and has an excellent chance of recording his first turf success if handling this slight step up in trip. Dark Victor runs well at this time of the year and has shown he handles an easy surface in the past. Willie Supple is an interesting booking and could spring a surprise.