tracked leaders, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon pushed clear, comfortable
jinked left and bumped start, ridden and soon mid-division, kept on final furlong
went right start, mid-division on outside, ridden 3f out, no impression
hampered start, always behind
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
slowly into stride, always behind
went right start, in touch, ridden 2f out and not clear run, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
mid-division and soon pushed along, weakened 1f out
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner, no impression
slowly into stride, always rear
chased leader, until ridden and weakened 2f out
hampered start, middle to rear, soon ridden, some headway over 1f out, faded final furlong
A competitive field goes to post for this claimer and many would have a chance on their best form but the main protagonists appear to be Erracht, Gentle Response, Byo and Allerton Boy and we will take a chance on Gentle Response. The three-year-old was a fair fifth in a handicap over course and distance last time behind Tappit and with the drop in grade and conditions to suit he will be hard to beat. Erracht will make a bold bid to make all the running but his best form of late has come on easier tracks and he will not appreciate any rain. Byo is another worthy of respect he was a fair fourth behind Little Edward last time and despite top weight he has definite place claims. Allerton Boy could also go well on his best place form but he remains a maiden after 14 attempts and for that reason he is opposed on this occasion. Of the remainder Muqtadi has been in fair form of late but he never runs two races the same and we are happy to stick with Gentle Response.