led early, tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, smooth headway approaching 3f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, kept on well inside final furlong, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden to go 2nd over 3f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slow away, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Gralmano may well have needed the run on his return following a two-month break in the Mallard over course and distance last time but preference is for Flotta, who gets the vote over Classic Millennium. The last mentioned has been raised 3lbs for her recent success in an apprentices' handicap at York and, with Lisa Jones claiming a valuable 3lbs, she cannot be dismissed lightly. However, Flotta represents a stable in top form at present and gave every indication that he would stay this trip when running on over a similar distance on the Knavesmire earlier this month. He looks worth a bet to go one better. Mumbling often runs well in small fields so it would come as no surprise to see the Mark Tompkins-trained runner take a hand off his current mark, while the consistent Distant Cousin is another worth considering. However, Flotta has solid claims and is difficult to oppose.