held up in 4th, smooth headway to lead well over 1f out, soon ridden, no quickened inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, hard ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, edged right close home
held up in rear, effort 3f out, no impression after
led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, every chance final furlong, kept on inside final furlong
Captain Venti gets a penalty for dead heating at Doncaster last time, but the ground was probably fast enough for him then, and in what looks a softer race he can continue his winning streak. Cats Whiskers reverts to his winning distance at Newcastle, and any more rain would enhance his chances more. Beauteous put up an improved performance at Carlisle last time but is far from certain to appreciate this extra furlong.