mid-division, weakened 3f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind, driven along over 4f out, soon tailed off
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led early, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f
always prominent, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on towards finish, just held
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened final 2f
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to lead well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
This can go to Watching, who has been banging on the door lately and an cope with the challenges of Presumptive and Albashoosh, who spearhead the challenge from the rest. The latter arrives here in good form after putting in a series of fair efforts since winning at Pontefract in June. However, the fact that he just scraps in at the foot of the weights underlines that he is no world beater and, even though he is likely to have the measure of the likes of former stablemate Hurricane Floyd, others make more appeal. Presumptive was strongly punted when he won at Sandown and, as he is set to encounter similar conditions, he is likely to be a popular choice again. However, his previous form does leave a little to be desired and a watching brief on the market is advised to confirm that connections do not think that was just a one off performance. Therefore the value call lays with Watching, who has really found his racing shoes since he switched yards to Richard Fahey. The change of scenery appears to have suited him well and he can become the latest success for a jockey whose strike-rate at Ayr with older horses makes for impressive reading.