held up mid-division,headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, same pace final furlong
always in touch, took closer order 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon pushed clear
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and some headway 4f out, soon weakened
in touch to ridden and weakened 3f out
slowly into stride, behind and ridden 3f out
very slowly into stride, soon mid-division, under pressure 5f out, eased when beaten over 2f out
led to headed over 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
always in touch, ridden from over 3f out
Plenty of these come here with solid claims and not too many can confidently be ruled out. However, Abajany has a good chance at the weights and he is selected over Nods Nephew, Lucky Archer and Paradise Valley, who gets in here off a featherweight and has to be feared as a live danger if he is on song. However, as that cannot be guaranteed, it may be best to stick with Abajany, who races for only the second time in selling grade today. The nine-year-old has winning form on a variety of going and is more that capable of seeing out this testing 10 furlongs. Dean Corby takes a handy 3lb off his back and the all looks set for a confidence-boosting run from the old boy today. Lady Percy arrives here in fair form and could also figure for a place from the foot of the handicap.