took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
tracked winner, ridden 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind, headway over 4f out, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, stayed on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
Sun Bird showed progressive form last term but may pay the penalty for it this season and he will need to improve again to defy the burden of 9st 10lb in this mile and a quarter handicap. Warning Reef ran better than he has done for some time on his recent reappearance at Warwick when a five length second to easy winner Gingko. Off the same mark here, Eric Alston's nine-year-old should not be discounted. Stablemate Dance In The Day has similarly solid claims on suitable ground but is not particularly well drawn. Better berthed is Dee Pee Tee Cee, one of three runners in the race representing trainer Mick Easterby, who is well treated on his best form and should come on for his recent run at Ripon.