held up behind, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace after
always tracking leaders, driven to lead 1f out, ran on well final furlong, pushed out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, one-paced final furlong
held up behind, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, kept on but not reached leaders
led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, not reached leaders
Culzean has been in good form in big-field handicaps this season without getting the results he deserves. While he could possibly do with an ease in the handicap in order to get his head in front this represents a good opportunity with a highly promising seven pound claimer booked to ride. Great News had been out of form but after slipping down in the weights put up a much improved performance at Beverley last time out for today's pilot and has to be respected here. Lycian has returned to something like his best with two narrow defeats on his last couple of starts while Chief Cashier too seems to be hitting form right now. Clipperton though may be the one to beat and comes here in great heart following a fast-ground Salisbury win.