tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place halfway, ridden 5f out, headway under pressure 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, headway to lead over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one paced inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway 5f out, effort 3f out, one paced well over 1f out
led, headed over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
held up in touch, headway halfway, ridden 4f out, soon beaten
track leader, ridden and weakened quickly 6f out
Ringside Jack is gradually coming down the handicap, but this step up in trip on the ground may find him out, while Knockdoo, who has been hurdling without success, should appreciate this stamina test. However, the vote goes to Lago, who should confirm the form with Nautical Star, from their last meeting.