tracked leaders, led approaching final furlong, headed inside, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
took keen hold behind leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
never better than mid-division
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
The draw will no doubt have an effect here so it may pay dividends to give William's Well another chance and he is fancied to reverse recent form with Sir Don on these terms. The ultra tough Cryfield and Bishopstone Man, along with Highland Gait are others for the shortlist. However, William's Well, who won the Great St Wilfred at Ripon off a 19lb higher mark three years ago, has intimated that he is coming back to something like his best. He has also shown that this extra furlong suits him better these days and he can strike for his shrewd connections, who are set to play a strong hand in this competitive little contest. Cryfield could easily be capable of spoiling the party but he has a 6lb penalty to cope with today. Sir Don has to be respected but it will take an almighty effort from him from stall 2 if William's Well hits the gates running.