tracked leader pushed along over 3f out lost second over 1f out no extra
led ridden over 2f out edged right and headed 1f out no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders ridden over 3f out weakened over 1f out
in touch headway over 2f out led 1f out edged left and headed inside final furlong, not quickened
held up pushed along over 3f out headway over 1f out led inside final furlong, driven out
held up pushed along over 3f out headway over 1f out kept on under pressure final furlong
Sporting Gesture goes well on this tricky course and can get the better of Ben Hur and Sualda. MIck Easterby's seven-year-old comes here in great form having chased home Jack Of Trumps and Rajam at York last time. He took time to get into top gear in that event and was also inclined to hang to his left, he finished with a flourish, but the post was always coming a fraction too soon. If he can focus throughout this event he will be difficult to beat. Ben Hur is having quite a successful campaign, winning here at at Ayr. However you do have to take his stamina on trust as he has never raced over this trip before. Aleron may prove best of the remainder, but Sporting Gesture does appear to have the best recent form and he gets our vote.