in touch, ridden 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead inside final furlong, all out close home
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon led, headed final furlong, one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway and not much room over 2f out, not recover
mid-division, chased leaders 5f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never nearer
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, switched left, ridden and staying on well when hampered close home
prominent until ridden and weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra close home
towards rear, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Dual course and distance winner Persiano, will have his followers, after a solid run at Newmarket on his seasonal debut. He has a good draw here and is sure to make his presence felt. Wood Dalling, whose stable is in better form now, will be better suited by a return to this trip, after failing to stay last time. Laggan Minstrel, looks to have it all to do to reverse the form with Finished Article, who finished three lengths in front of him at Sandown and is only two pounds better off. The latter, unlucky in running that day, must take all the beating here, granted a clear run. Without a win for nearly two years, Muchea may be the one to chase him home. A capable, if somewhat quirky character, certainly has the ability if he wants to use it and he has been given a chance by the Handicapper.