held up, hard ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no danger
soon led and clear, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
keen, close up, every chance well over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong
always prominent, hard ridden 3f out, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly
held up in rear, effort and one pace when squeezed out over 1f out
held up, effort 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
A small but competitive field goes to post for this handicap with many in form rivals in opposition including Fantastico, Heneseys Leg and Dorothy's Friend and we will take a chance on Fantastico. The three year old was a good forth behind Tempsford last time out and a reproduction of that effort would see him go close. Heneseys Leg rates the main danger he was a fair third behind Piri Piri last time out and the step up in trip is sure to suit. Dorothy's Friend could also go well she was a staying on fifth behind Shush last time and is another that will be suited by the longer trip. Of the remainder With Distinction is from a shrewd yard and is on a handy mark so is with noting in the market but we are happy to stick with the top weight Fantastico.