held up, pushed along over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on gamely under pressure final furlong
was steadied at start and behind, headway 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
led, quickened pace over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied on final furlong
held up, headway over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
close up, challenged leader over 2f out, ridden and hampered approaching final furlong, no extra inside
Paul Hannagan is a rare jockey booking for Ed Dunlop and we have taken the hint to give Swift Tango the nod over the frustrating Compton Bolter, who has a good chance of bouncing back in this company and is feared as the biggest danger. Distinction also adds a further dimension to the race after his ready success at this level at York when he was last seen out. Sir Michael Stoute has given him plenty of time to get over that run and it could be significant that he comes here a little fresher than most. The first time visor for Delsarte and revised terms also brings in Frankie Dettori's mount and the Theatrical colt is given plenty of respect. However, he has been frustratingly short of the mark in a finish this year and the nagging doubts about his love for the game are off-putting. Therefore the vote stays with Swift Tango, who has already proved he has the class to score at this level and he will only benefit as his new rider bids to enhance his reputation this afternoon.
