towards rear, ridden 4f out, some headway 2f out, no impression final furlong
missed break, held up in rear, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway and effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden halfway, headway final furlong, kept on well towards finish
dwelt, held up in rear, headway halfway, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
Scurra is best treated by the weights according to the official assessor and looked unlucky when hampered in a similar heat last time. The three-year-old was also a fair fourth in an Epsom handicap which gives him every chance here but marginal TEAMtalk preference is for Firozi who rates as the value alternative. Richard Fahey's charge made no show on his return but bounced back with a narrow success over a large field in a selling handicap at Thirsk late last month and may be able to follow up in a race in which few can be realistically fancied. Drinkin Time is an exception after a fair effort in better company last time and is partnered by a useful claimer.