mid-division, headway 6f out to chase leaders, effort over 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, headway 7f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, pushed along over 6f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up towards rear, smooth headway halfway, led briefly 3f out, soon pushed along, hard ridden and stayed on strongly to lead again inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, pushed along 6f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway over 5f out, weakened final 3f
mid-divisiion, weakened 7f out, virtually pulled up final 2f
led to halfway, ridden over 6f out, soon weakened
The shortlist of Sotovik and Jeringa picks itself here, with the vote going to Sotovik. The selection made a good impression in scoring here on his debut in what was a much better race than this, and he looks to hold solid claims here. Jeringa has performed well in winning at Sedgefield and then finishing fourth under a penalty at Catterick. That too was a stronger overall race than this and he should make a good race of things. Of the others, Len Lungo's horses always have to be respected at this level, so Solway Bob, whose dam is half-sister to Docklands Express, should be noted in the betting. In truth it is hard to fancy any of the others, although there is some speed in Crackington's pedigree. Once again, then, the vote goes to Sotovik.