tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, edged left and held on well final furlong
led, headed after 4f, remained close up, left in lead over 3f out, headed over 2f out, every chance until no extra close home
in touch, headway to lead after 4f out, ran out on bend over 3f out
towards rear never dangerous
close up, lost place halfway, behind final 5f
in touch, headway to track leaders halfway, every chance 3f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 6f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
Gary's Pimpernell was an unlucky second at Newcastle last time and can make amends here at the main expense of Classical Ben and Spring Gamble. Our selection is a course and distance winner and has been a model of consistency to date. If he can reproduce his previous form, he will be hard to beat. Classical Ben was a fair third behind Smithlyn last time but he could be vulnerable to a newcomer as his form to date has only been moderate. Spring Gamble showed promise when third behind County Classic at Sedgefield last time and he could be open to further improvement so is worth serious consideration. Of the rest, a market move for any of the newcomers would have to be noted, but in a tricky finale, Gary's Pimpernell is the choice.
