went left start, soon tracking leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, not much room 3f out, ridden and headway on inner over 2f out, kept on one-pace approaching final furlong
behind, ridden approaching 2f out, switched right over 1f out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden half way, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride and bumped start, always behind
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace after
made all, ridden and quickened clear approaching final furlong, kept on well inside final furlong
always towards rear
The flying Piccled bids for an incredible fifth straight win and despite the quality of the field here, could be up to the task. Eric Alston's five-year-old made the most of a very favourable turf mark to beat Indian Spark at Doncaster on the opening day of the season and still does not look over burdened after a profitable all-weather campaign. Drawn in stall 10, he has most to fear from the likes of Fayr Jag, Absent Friends and Beyond The Clouds, the latter being the best drawn of the trio. Pick Up Sticks may need the run but is entitled to be there or thereabouts on his best form, while Simianna, without a win since her two-year-old days, shaped well enough at Lingfield on her return from a break to warrant respect.