chased leaders, hampered halfway, soon ridden and effort, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, headway and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt, held up mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, hard ridden to lead well inside final furlong
in touch, ridden halfway, one pace under pressure
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
swerved left start and led, headed and weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, led over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
close up, hampered halfway, soon ridden and no impression
slowly into stride, towards rear, not clear run 2f out, switched left and effort, kept on same pace final furlong
close up, hung badly left halfway, soon weakened
towards rear, never dangerous
A high draw has been an advantage all week at Doncaster and that should be the case again here with Howick Falls the selection ahead of China Eyes and Mac Love. The last mentioned is a consistent performer and is holding his form well after a busy season. However, there is a suspicion that the ground may not be quick enough for Mick Channon's colt. Recent Windsor winner China Eyes holds more solid claims. Trainer Barry Hills has a fine record at this meeting and the daughter of Fasliyev rates the main danger to the selection. Howick Falls remains unexposed after just four starts, his third in the Windsor Castle Stakes, and last time out Listed race success at York, represents the best form on offer and is well enough drawn in stall six. Harry Up and Fast Heart have solid claims on form but have been done few favours with draws in stalls two and four respectively so Howick Falls gets the vote.
