behind, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
always towards rear
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stay on same pace
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden and effort approaching final furlong, kept on, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, soon one-= pace
made all, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, just held on
tracked leaders, headway to chase winner over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on, just held
always in rear
This is quite a competitive seller in which Tancred Times, Indian Music and Mister Mal all have to be shortlist material, and the nomination is given to Mister Mal. The selection is a course and distance winner who is dropped in grade after disappointing at Thirsk last time. His chances would be further boosted if there was any rain but he has the plum draw here and should go well. Tancred Times is another course and distance winner who confirmed his well-being with a good third behind Karminskey Park at Hamilton last time. He has a good draw here and with conditions to suit will not be far away. Indian Music was a beaten favourite in a handicap on the AW at Southwell last time and he could be capable of bouncing back. If the market vibes are positive then it could pay to take the hint. Only One Legend is the other that could be worth a second look in the market as he has won over this course and distance and he is a tough sort, but his overall profile is a little disappointing and for the winner we return to Mister Mal.