tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, one pace final furlong
behind, pushed along and brief effort over 2f out, never able to challenge
dwelt, took keen hold in rear, never near leaders
behind, lost touch and detached over 4f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, challenged on inside 2f out, every chance over 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong
steady to start and held up in touch, hard ridden 2f out switched right to outside over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, driven clear
in touch until weakened over 2f out
set steady pace until joined 6f out, headed 3f out, soon weakened
Strathspey is a confident selection to take a moderate contest, with Thorntoun Gold and Mister Clinton the others worthy of consideration. The selection ran a cracker behind Lyrical Way last time, and although Strathspey once again has the burden of a big weight, he is in good heart at present and will take a good deal of beating. Mister Clinton is not straightforward and has been upped 3lb's for a decent effort at Salisbury last time, but is capable of running a big race if he is on a going day. Thorntoun Gold is due a win but supporters of this horse will have to forgive a disappointing effort at Brighton last time. Of the rest, Piquet could have good each-way claims at a decent price, but Strathspey is in good form and we are confident that this Chris Wall charge can overcome a big weight concession all round to take this contest.