led, steady pace, pushed along over 3f out, was headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt and behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to stay on final furlong, nearest at finish
held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold behind leaders, effort over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
never better than mid-division
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, held
prominent, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, battled on gamely, held on
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon beaten
towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
Some very familiar characters are set to come into opposition but they may all have concede best to the unexposed Can Can Flyer, who makes more appeal than Red Forest, Stallone and Melodian, who are expected to put up the most resistance. The last named ran a little flat at Newcastle on Friday night and may be feeling the effects of what has been a busy little spell for him. He has a tendency to sulk if he cannot grab the early lead and his fate will soon become apparent in today's contest. Stallone has a habit of popping up in races like this and could give them all plenty to think about if he is on song. However, like the in-form Red Forest, he has a little to prove on this softer surface and is passed over today. Which brings us to Can Can Flyer, who bolted in when he made a belated reappearance here earlier in the month. Mark Johnston's knack of improving horses when they step up in trip has been well documented, so there seems little point in opposing the tried and tested formula as Can Can Flyer sets out to add to his tally this afternoon.
