pressed leader, led 8th, going well 2 out, headed soon after last, no extra under pressure flat
held up in rear, good headway 8th, chasing leader when not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure approaching last
tracked leaders and raced freely, ridden approaching last, soon led, stayed on well flat
held up and behind, hard ridden and no impression approaching 2 out
took keen hold and held up in touch, ridden 3 out, chased leader and every chance next, no extra approaching last
tracked leaders, chased leader 3 out, soon ridden and no extra from next
made most to 8th, weakened rapidly, tailed off from 4 out
Iris Royal ran a cracker at Aintree a fortnight ago but you have to wonder if that tough race has taken its toll after a long season. Jonjo O'Neill's string continue in great heart and it is hard to get away from the claims of his Bold Investor although the youngster tackles a new trip today and steps up in grade as well. Vilprano is a rare raider from the Dudley Moffatt yard and comes here in the form of his life and has to be respected but Young Ottoman might provide the best value having run well on all starts this term and seems progressive at this trip.