tracked leaders until approaching 3rd, mid-division until ridden along from 3 out
in touch, tracked leader 3rd going wide, led approaching 5th, pushed along 6th, quickened two out, ridden out flat
held up towards rear, headway to track leaders 3 out, ridden and weakened before next
keen towards rear, effort after 6th, ridden and weakened next
in touch, went 3rd at 5th, soon ridden along, weakened 3 out, tailiing off when pulled up before last
towards rear, stayed on from 2 out to be nearest to finish
held up towards rear, headway 3 out to track leaders, ridden and weakened before next
held up towards rear, headway to chase leader 3 out, mistake, ridden approaching 2 out, rallied last, always held
set slow pace, headed after 4th, weakened 6th
always in rear, pulled up before last
Pilgrims Progress is given another chance although he will have to be at his best to see off Lord of Beauty and Tai Lass. Richard Johnson's mount made a mistake at a vital stage during his recent Newbury race and with this race a non-handicap, he is meeting a number of these rivals off significantly better terms. Lord Of Beauty has to rate as the major danger. He beat our selection easily on their last meeting and while he is likely to be sent off towards the head of the market, his jumping and indeed, his ability to handle the surface have to be taken on trust. Maharbal achieved a high BHB rating on account of a decent British debut. He has ability in spades even discounting two modest runs since. Constantine was always going to struggle behind Made In Japan in February and it is fair to say that the value of that Sandown form has achieved greater significance since. Monte Cinto is another French import who is yet to show much since crossing the Channel. Pilgrims Progress looks the most likely winner with Lord of Beauty looking the danger.
