tracked leader, pushed along halfway, ridden and no extra final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
prominent, pushed along to lead entering final furlong, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders to halfway
held up, progress over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt, settled towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
A furiously competitive sprint where not too many can be confidently ruled out when drawing up a shortlist. However, the statistics about the draw at Beverley speak for themselves and a position close to the far-side rail will no doubt again be the place to be here. Therefore, Trinculo is given a slender vote of preference after a couple of solid displays already posted this season. He is just preferred ahead of Coconut Penang, who is also well drawn but has a bit to do at the weights, and Caribbean Coral, who has a little to find with the selection after their meeting at Doncaster last month. There is also a fair bit of pace on the near side though and it will be no surprise to see previous course and distance winner Henry Hall get competitive if he can keep tabs with the likes of Johnston's Diamond and Matty Tun, who are both capable of going close in this sort of company. While Simmiana and Vita Spericolata are others that also have solid form to their names and have the assistance of the fillies allowance today. However, they will all have to go some if Trinculo hits the gates running and Nick Littmoden's charge has a cracking opportunity to open his account for the season here.
