towards rear far side, effort over 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride and behind far side, soon pushed along, stayed on towards finish but never near to challenge
chased leaders stand side group, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
led stand side group, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
led far side group, headed over 2f out, soon behind
prominent far side, led over 2f out, ridden and overall leader over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed post
towards rear stand side, headway over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up behind leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead post
held up mid-division far side, pushed along and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear stand side, never dangerous
slowly into stride, soon chased along far side, never a factor
held up far side, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden and one pace final furlong
prominent far side, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders to halfway far side group
in touch far side, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, led stand side group inside final furlong, one pace
raced alone in centre of course, never a factor
never better than mid-division stand side
A middle draw will help Pivotal Flame tag on to whichever side is going the faster if a split occurs when the stalls open and he can outgun Space Shuttle and Corleorton Dancer on these terms. That is not to say that this is a three horse race as the likes of Metalchrist, The Crooked Ring and the unexposed Seamus Shindig all have claims on the best of their form. The last named is definitely on to watch as Henry Candy has been very patient with his juveniles this season and, as his debut form is working out very well, this Aragon colt is one to keep on the right side of. However, as with many, the ground has to be a concern today and others, as more hardened characters, may have his measure this afternoon. Which is where we turn to Pivotal Flame, who ran a blinder when beaten less than three lengths behind the much improved Obe Gold in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy. Space Shuttle has done his connections proud this term and has improved with every run so far. Nevertheless, he has a 6lb penalty under the conditions of the race and will do well to hold off a few of these. Most notably Pivotal Flame, who just edges the vote in receipt of weight today.
