towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, slight headway over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leader, led halfway, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and in touch over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
soon pushed along, always in rear, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden and no headway over 3f out, eased final furlong
tracked leader, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on to chase winner final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, stayed on same pace final 2f
in rear, headway and in touch over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon behind
led to halfway, soon ridden and lost place, well behind final 2f
always in rear
dwelt, in rear, ridden and slight headway halfway, weakened over 2f out
Some in-form rivals in opposition with Ambushed and Ace Of Trumps both penalised 6lb for recent wins with preference for the former following an emphatic six-length course and distance success. Peter Monteith's charge is the one to beat if reproducing the form in these less testing conditions. Nigrasine has been in good form of late and remains well treated on last year's form. Les Eyre's charge is equally effective over this longer trip and is one for the shortlist but Mister Rambo may now be in the handicapper's grip.