always prominent, led over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed near finish
held up towards rear, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead near finish
led after 2f, headed over 5f out, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out
held up and behind, ridden 7f out, headway 4f out, stayed on one pace final 3f, never dangerous
in touch and keen, ridden and weakened over 4f out
prominent, ridden 6f out, weakened 4f out
held up, some headway on outside over 4f out, weakened 3f out
led for 2f, ridden and weakened over 6f out
in touch, ridden and outpaced 3f out, rallied over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, headway 5f out, weakened 3f out
Not much to go on here with the market telling its own tale. Alcopop's second to Dark Character should be good enough to win this if the debutantes are not up to much and we will nominate him as our selection. As a son of Alderbrook, he should be blessed with a bit of speed and he showed a likeable attitude in that Bangor contest. Our hopes for him have been greatly increased by the victory of third-placed Rambling Minster in a bumper at Hexham on Wednesday. Robin Dickin has sent out a number of winners of late and he is represented by Kariblue. A useful conditional is aboard and the market is watched copiously. Alderburn hails from a stable that has sent out four winners in the last fortnight and is another to keep a close eye on. Allume will only run if there is overnight rain. The breeding suggests that one who should relish the conditions is Emanate and it is interesting that Christian Williams will be in the plate. Alcopop is the selection.
