m.w, outpaced final 3f
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up, pushed along and not much room over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on
led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, some late headway, never troubled leaders (wore cheek pieces)
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, one-paced final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, one-paced final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace
held up behind leaders, not much room 2f out, switched right approaching final furlong, ran on to lead post
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed post
towards rear, never dangerous
always behind
Dream Magic comes here in top form having scored a comfortable victory at Sandown (Free Option fifth and held) last time out. The form has been given a boost as the third won here earlier in the week and Mick Ryan's charge, who holds a favourable draw, may be able to defy a subsequent 3lb rise. Far Lane has been knocking on the door in similar company of late and looks sure to go close once again but faces no easy task against more experienced rivals on these terms while Ring Of Destiny is 7lb higher having landed a 12f Ripon handicap last time and looks worth opposing particularly back over this shorter trip. Moving Experience looked unlucky when denied a clear run behind Bandler Ching but is not certain to reverse the placings as the winner appeared to prevail with something in hand. The lightly raced Saltrio is an interesting contender having shown progressive form last term but is perhaps best watched on his belated return.