in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
bumped start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, stumbled 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed 1f out, stayed on same pace
went right start, soon chasing leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, hampered well over 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
A few of these have suffered for the attentions of the handicapper so it might be worth chancing a small stakes investment on Manaar, who shaped up well on his first try at this trip on his reappearance and may have the edge over Hidden Dragon and Hit's Only Money on these terms. Out of the rest: the likes of Uhoomagoo, King Harson and What-A-Dancer will all have their supporters and should do their bit to make this a competitive dash for the line, while Jay Gee's Choice is better than his form figures would suggest and is worth monitoring for signs of support now that he is backing on a winning mark. In contrast, Hit's Only Money and Hidden Dragon will do very well to take this off their current ratings and, as they concede the 10 and 13lb respectively to the selection, they may be best watched today. Therefore, Manaar is given the vote of confidence now that he has proved his versatility to figure prominently at this intermediate trip.