held up, headway to go prominent over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, ridden and carried head high, unable to quicken
led first furlong, remained close up, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led after first furlong, ridden and ran on final furlong
in touch, outpaced 4f out, kept on final furlong
close up, joined winner over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, pulled hard, always in rear
held up, in rear, outpaced 4f out
in touch, outpaced 4f out
Top weight Swift Tango has solid claims despite the burden of 9st 7lb and gets the vote over Ocean Victory and Parnassian in a competitive handicap. The selection seemed not to stay 10 furlongs at Chester last time and, although off a career-high mark, has a progressive profile. Ed Dunlop's gelding will not be inconvenienced by any further rain and looks the one to be on. Both Ocean Victory and Dance Party have their first outings in handicap-company today and neither look to be particularly well treated. Toby Balding's Parnassian is a consistent performer and should be suited by the conditions but is still a maiden and may have to settle for minor honours again. Mick Channon's Leonor De Soto is worthy of a mention but would prefer a faster surface so we stick with Swift Tango to give weight away all round.