chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong
made all, ridden 2f out, ran on well final furlong, pushed out
chased winner to over 1f out, weakened and eased final furlong
started slowly, behind, kept on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish
held up in touch, effort 2f out, ran on to chase leading pair final furlong
behind, headway halfway, effort to chase leaders and carried head high over 1f out, no impression final furlong
always behind, pushed along and struggling halfway
in touch until weakened over 2f out
chased leaders on inner until weakened 1f out
dwelt, behind, effort on wide outside 4f out, soon ridden and edged left, kept on final furlong
Prime Offer can take the finale, with Londoner, Badou and Tee Jay Kassidy others to consider. Prime Offer advertised his claims by scoring at Yarmouth eight days ago from what was a decent handicap mark. The runner-up Brilliantrio has franked the form since, so Jonathan Jay's charge will be a popular choice, despite the welter burden of 10st 4lb. However, Londoner has been most disappointing throughout his career, having had a spell with Martin Pipe since his days with Henry Cecil. Second in an amateur riders event here on the same day that the selection prevailed, he may once again flatter to deceive. Badou was a beaten favourite at Kempton and may be more at home on the all-weather, while Tee Jay Kassidy won plenty of supporters with his effort here four days ago. He ran wide into the straight yet beat all bar A Woman In Love, and that was despite losing a shoe. He can make the frame again, but Prime Offer is the pick despite topweight.
