prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
keen, made all, ridden and hung right over 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and switched left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong
Bryan McMahon's horses have tended to improve markedly for their first outing of the season, so it is far to expect that Lake Garda will step up considerably on what he showed over course and distance a fortnight ago, and he gets the vote over Foursquare and A Little Bit Yarie. The last mentioned ran well when third behind Four Amigos at Thirsk a week ago when having Elliot's Choice (fourth), Eastern Pearl (10th) and Mrs Spence (13th) behind. He has to be respected, along with Southwell winner Piccolo Prince, although Eric Alston's gelding may not appreciate the drop in trip to the minimum distance. The reappearing Foursquare has claims, if fit enough for his return, but preference is for Lake Garda, who should step up on his previous run this term.