prominent stands side group, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
prominent far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, never dangerous in far side group
towards rear, never dangerous in far side group
led far side group and was overall leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
tracked leader of the stands side group, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
chased leaders to halfway stands side group
mid-division far side, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong
dwelt, towards rear far side group, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
prominent far side group, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
chased leaders far side group, ridden over 1f, ran on final furlong to lead close home
never better than mid-division in the far side group
led stands side group, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders to halfway in far side group
prominent to halfway stands side group
mid-division far side, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
In a very competitive sprint handicap, decent claims can be given to Loughlorien, The Old Soldier and General Smith, but we just side with Rum Destiny. Loughlorien has been slightly disappointing of late but has course and distance form to his name. Kevin Ryan's gelding has the plum draw in stall one and looks on a fair mark, so he has to be respected. The Old Soldier showed promise on his seasonal bow in claiming grade here. Expected to improve for that effort, Paul Hanagan is a positive jockey booking and he looks well drawn in stall six. Mystical Charm disappointed at this trip recently and would prefer further, while General Smith and Guns Blazing are in decent form but both have it all to do from poor high draws. So we'll side with Rum Destiny, a course and distance winner who would have finished a lot closer last time out here behind Salviati with a clear run. John Wainwright's four-year-old looks well drawn in stall five and will not mind the drying ground.