led after 2f, quickened pace over 3f out, narrowly headed just over 1f out, tried to rally near finish, always just held
held up last but in touch, effort on inside rail to lead narrowly just over 1f out, held on well under pressure
disputed 2nd, kept on but not quicken from over 1f out
led for 2f, disputed 2nd after, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Hambleden has improved with every run this season and looks as though he should be getting his head in front in the near future. He ruined his chance of winning at York last time by pulling too hard and although that may be a problem again in such a small field his form stands out making him the obvious favourite. However this is a competitive affair and Amanda Perrett's Indian Solitaire, who despite having his quirks, has been in solid form without really getting the results he deserves. Esteemed Master looks a difficult horse to win with and the first time visor applied to him last time failed to have the desired effect. The headgear remains here but he is not one to back with too much faith. The lightly-raced Triphenia has been completely out of form on his two starts this season and remains best watched.
