tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon led, driven clear inside final furlong, readily
held up, ridden 2f out, no headway
tracked leader, led and edged right over 2f out, soon ridden and headed, kept on to chase winner final furlong, no impression
led, shaken up over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and effort on outside over 1f out, kept on one pace under pressure final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
Most of these are a little out of sorts at present, so it could rest between the three in form runners, Inchpast, Siegfrieds Night and Can Can Flyer, with the last named just getting the vote. Mark Johnston's gelding stayed on strongly when runner up to Bramantino over a mile and a half last time. He would have won in another few strides so will appreciate the longer trip today. Inchpast put up a gutsy performance to beat Jolizero in a thrilling finish at Beverley last time and should go close again back in handicap company. Siegfrieds Night will be a major threat to all, after chasing home Astyanax at Yarmouth, he put up a faultless display when landing a Cartmel novice hurdle. In this sort of form he will be difficult to beat. Another to consider is Prairie Sun, who was six length behind Siegfrieds Night in that Cartmel contest, but can be given a squeak against that opponent today with a massive weight pull. However Can Can Flyer appears to have more scope than his rivals and is gets the verdict.