dwelt, soon close up, driven to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in mid-division, kept on under pressure over 1f out, never able to challenge
took keen hold, soon steadied into mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
behind, headway into mid-division, 2f out, soon hung left and no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held
behind, headway under pressure on outside over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
close up on outside, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway into mid-division 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
prominent, led 4f out and taken to centre course, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Otago, New York and Megabond look the three to concentrate on here and the vote is given to Otago. The selection is dropped in grade after being well beaten in a handicap at Goodwood last time but he had previously won well at Carlisle, and at what looks to be his optimum trip he should take plenty of beating here. New York has got plenty of ability but has been a little disappointing so far. The step up in trip might help to bring about some improvement, but he is probably best watched at present. Megabond ran his best race for some time when winning at Carlisle last time, and he beat Nicholas Nickleby in good style that day so he looks to have decent place prospects in this slightly more competitive affair. Beauty of Dreams put up a fair effort in a competitive handicap last time and his stable do well with their runners here, so he is another worth considering, but for the winner we will stick with Otago.
