prominent, tracked leader 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
behind and pushed along, never in contention
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
slowly into stride and behind, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along approaching 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left and went 2nd final furlong, no impression on winner
in touch for 2f, ridden and weakened 3f out,
led until headed 2f out, weakened quickly
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong
in touch for 2f
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, some headway 1f out, one pace final furlong
Cesar Manrique is steadily getting the hang of this game and can put his experience to good use to beat Gimasha and Befitting. This Barry Hills trained son of Vettori wasn't beaten far behind Henry Candy's smart looking Seamus Shindig at Pontefract last time, just tiring in final 100 yards. He will be much more at home over this easier track and can gain a deserved first win. Gimasha takes a step down in trip after being bullied out of it in the closing stages by Nota Bene at Windsor, and with the stable in such hot form he will be a big danger to the selection. Jamie Osborne's juveniles are going well at present so any market move for his Inchinor newcomer Befitting should be heeded. The best of the others could be Auwitesweetheart, but Cesar Manrique appears to have the best overall form and is given the vote.