chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, ridden out
held up behind, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, hung badly right well over 1f out, kept on final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, not quickened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, one pace approaching final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened final 2f
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
Not too many of these can confidently be ruled out and it will not be surprising to see a tight finish unfold here. However, Bond Millennium has held his form well this term and the five-year-old is just preferred over the admirably tough Tony Tie and Bishopstone Man, who are both capable of going close but are notoriously hard to win with. Red To Violet and Highland Gait have something to prove at the weights and may be best watched today. So Bond Millennium, who goes very well at this time of year, looks to be the safest option in a tricky race to unravel.