with leader until ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, caught for 2nd nr finish
soon behind, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
mid-division, driven along 3f out, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon behind
tracked leaders, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, soon ridden stayed on well under pressure final furlong to go 2nd nr finish
raced keenly in touch, ridden along 3f out, soon outpaced, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, driven and edged left 4f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, eased
behind, ridden and some headway over 2f out, kept on one-paced
unruly in stalls, mid-division, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression
led, driven along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra (wore cheek pieces)
A fairly tight betting event which one would expect in this type of event. TEAMtalk preference goes to Rescind who shaped as though a step up in trip would suit when finishing 5th at Warwick late last month. Northern Friend has been steadily improving all season and has each way claims. David Nicholls runs Regimental Dance who steps up from selling class after moving from Sir Mark Prescott's yard. Polka Princess put up her best performance in defeat last time but this return to turf may not suit.