led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, ran on inside final
slowly into stride, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, soon eased
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f
in touch, effort over 3f out, one pace final 2f
slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on final 2f, never on terms
slowly away, was always behind, tailed off over 3f out
towards rear, effort 3f out, stayed on final 2f, no impression
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, driven out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
The health scare that was affecting some of Mark Johnston's string seems to have abated so Awesome Love is given the nod over Stephano and Nistaki, who hail from yards that have also enjoyed a steady stream of winners over the last couple of months. Swainsworld, a stablemate of the last named, also has to merit a mention as he is well drawn and should appreciate this longer trip today. However, like a number of the rest, he will probably do better once he is handicapped and may be best watched just of the time being. In contrast to Awesome Love, who is in the rare position of being able to race off a 4lb lower mark than when finishing second here thirteen days ago. Barry Hills will no doubt have a solid line on the selection and a move for Stephano will be very interesting just before the off. However, Awesome Love is will positioned against the far rail and he looks sure to make a bold bid to make the most of the handicapper's generosity if he is allowed an easy lead today.
