tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened over 3f out
tracked leader, outpaced over 3f out
in touch and in rear, pushed along over 6f out, chased leader over 3f out, led 2f out, drew clear over 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
WAR POET looks the one to beat in this. Runner-up to a higher-rated rival in a claimer over 1m4f here last time, he should come out best on these terms. The remainder have all been struggling of late including Slide Show, well behind the selection here on her comeback, while Persian Herald recorded his only win on the Flat so far way back in 2010. Kathlatino won in soft ground at Newcastle over a year ago but Highway Pursuit has shown no worthwhile form in seven starts to date.
Highway Pursuit 33-1 (8-0) Started slowly and awkwardly away, keen in last pair, pushed along and struggling in rear 5f out, tailed off, last of 8, 26l behind The Lock Master (9-2) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Persian Herald 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, soon behind, last of 10, 17l behind Wom (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jan '13.
War Poet 11-2 (8-11) With leader, pushed along over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, kept on under pressure, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Saptapadi (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f claim (6) gf in May.
Kathlatino 18-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no headway, well beaten over 1f out, 9th of 12, 13l behind Rockabilly Riot (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Slide Show 11-2 (8-0) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 4, 13l behind Saptapadi (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f claim (6) gf in May.