held up mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden to lead approaching 2 out, kept on under pressure from last
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
chased leader, lost place 4th
held up towards rear, hit 3rd, outpaced approaching 3 out, kept on, no impression from next
held up towards rear, never dangerous
led, headed 4 out, ridden and outpaced approaching 2 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on towards finish
in touch, ridden and outpaced 2 out, kept on approaching last
held up mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, stayed on from last
always behind, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, led 4 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, weakened approaching last
chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
Royal Hector is given the confident vote here with Phar Jeffen and Red Nose Lady the pair most likely to chase him home. The selection won well on Monday at Plumpton when beating Avas Delight, and even with a 7lbs penalty for that success, this progressive 5-year-old from the Martin Pipe yard still looks to be one step ahead of the handicapper. Phar Jeffen beat Dickens at Lingfield last time in heavy ground, but he was far from convincing that day as he was on and off the bridle throughout and it is hard to see him recording back-to-back wins in this better race. Red Nose Lady is eased in grade slightly but she looks to have plenty to find as she was well beaten behind Buffalo Bill at Warwick last time. Alcopop has shown a fair level of form and is from a leading yard so is another to consider, but for the winner it is difficult to get away from Royal Hector who looks to have an outstanding chance of completing the hat-trick.
