led, headed and ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no extra
dwelt, always behind
towards rear, soon outpaced, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, led final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, soon ridden, headed final furlong, no extra
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, always behind
This is not a race to go overboard about and luck in running is sure to play a big part in the outcome. The shortlist has to include Branston Pickle, Johayro and Distinctive Dream, but Xanadu has won a couple of these course and distance events for today's rider and is a solid selection for a place at least.