took keen hold behind leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon behind
held up behind leaders, smooth progress over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged left under pressure, kept on close home
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden, one pace final furlong
in touch, led after 2 furlongs, pushed along, headed over 2f out, no extra final furlong
always behind
led, headed after 2 furlongs, remained in touch, regained lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
Opening Ceremony and Active Account have plenty of placed efforts between them this season and must be considered here, but we will stick with winning form and plump for Santiburi Lad. The hat-trick seeking gelding defied the handicapper in no uncertain style at Beverley last time beating Compton Dragon by eight lengths. He has been punished for that success but may still be a step ahead and can give Fallon yet another winner. Opening Ceremony was just beaten in a classified event last time, but had been knocking in the door in handicaps prior to that contest and should again reach the frame. Heather Dalton's Active Account finished third in a better contest at Nottingham last time and the booking of Kevin Darley suggests another bold showing can be expected. Allied Victory can also be given a squeak despite top-weight, but Santiburi Lad is the form horse and he can land another decent prize.