led 2f, ridden to lead again over 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, eased towards finish
soon towards rear, pushed along and outpaced halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, pushed along and lost place halfway, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon tracking leader, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong
chased leaders, effort and chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no chance with winner
Sir Michael Stoute has a good record here but Convex looks one of the stable's lesser lights judged on two previous starts and was particularly disappointing in visors last time. Dedham Vale takes a drop in grade but has shown little and is best watched following a two-month absence so Westlander, who should appreciate this quicker surface after toiling in the mud on previous starts, may be the answer to an uninspiring opener.