soon prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on under pressure
pulled hard tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
tracked leaders, led 2f out, driven out
led, hung right and headed over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
Strength 'N Honour went close to causing an upset when narrowly denied by a useful yardstick (pair well clear) on his Nottingham debut and sets a fair standard with the experience behind him. The son of Hernando is held in high regard by connections as he holds entries in top juvenile events later in the year as well as the Derby so it will be surprising if he cannot lift this before going on to better things in due course. Red Chief may not have appreciated the fast conditions when hanging under pressure last time so Coustou, who showed some ability on his recent debut, is preferred for the forecast.