slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out never nearer
tracked leader, until joined lead over 6f out until over 1f out, soon weakened
led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, unable to quicken well inside final furlong
held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance from 2f out, hung left over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, no extra near finish
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
Mark Johnston is obviously keen on bettering the fourth place he achieved in this race with Pie High last year and his Greta D'Argent may provide the key to what is only the second ever running for this Listed prize. April Stock and the bang in-form Alincala have to be considered as live dangers to the selection - although it would also be dangerous to write-off Dawnus without scouring the pre-race betting market for any signs of support. However, Greta D'Argent has the typical profile of a Johnston runner in that she has thrived on being kept very busy throughout the summer campaign. She has also given a good account of herself on several occasions and has paid her way with hard fought successes at Pontefract and Doncaster. She is ideally situated to nab a prominent position from her low draw and her gutsy attitude will be a crucial ingredient in the closing stages.
