tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
made all, driven clear final furlong, readily
held up and behind, some late headway, never nearer
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
Counsel's Opinion showed the benefit of his seasonal reappearance when a staying-on sixth behind Jabaar at Newmarket last time and should go close off a 1lb higher mark. Kilkenny Castle has been in great heart both on all-weather and turf but may now be in the handicapper's grip judged on his latest effort while Morro Castle has been knocking on the door of late although was flattered behind a cheeky winner at Beverley last time.