unseated rider stalls, dwelt, keen, soon pushed along, weakended 2f out
with leader, ridden 2f out, led just inside, pressed throughout final furlong, kept on, ridden out
slowly into stride, outpaced, ran green
chased clear leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd close home
with leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong
narrow leader on inside, ridden over 2f out, headed soon after 2f out, kept on under pressure to challenge leader until headed close home
Tournedos stands out in the opener, with Canton and Russian General looking best of the others. The selection won well on his Newbury debut and, with the runner-up having won since, the form has a solid look to it. Much as he has to concede weight to the field, his rider takes off three pounds and he might be up to the task. All-weather winner Canton, who ran well when not beaten far in fourth behind Dance Night at Chester last time, rates an obvious danger, while the betting might provide some clues as to the chances of the nicely-bred Paul Cole newcomer Russian General. Troublesome Gerri showed some promise on her debut and the second from that race has gone on to win well since. However, she will probably be found wanting again and all roads lead back to the selection, which is Tournedos.
