tracked leader, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
towards rear, effort over 3f out, never near to challenge
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed over 4f out, outpaced final 2f
prominent, pushed along over 3f, one pace final 2f
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f, headed inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, effort over 3f out, no impression
towards rear, never dangerous
This is a difficult one to call and although last year's winner Loup The Loup is respected, he may find his 7lb higher mark counting against him in the closing stages this evening. Therefore the unexposed Celtic Style is selected in the hope that the step up in trip can bring the best out of him. Alrida and E Minor are other to consider on the pick of their form, but lack the scope of the Mark Johnston-trained top weight. Celtic Style fits the profile of a typical improver from the Middleham-based trainer's yard and he is taken to make the most of this easier grade of contest than his earlier engagements this season.