led until headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
took keen hold, tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, good headway to lead inside final furlong, ran on, headed near finish
took keen hold, always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, some late headway final 2f, never nearer
in rear, switched left over 2f out to outer, good headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead close home
in touch, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden ot lead on inside over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, lost 3rd near finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd close home, gaining
Bomber Command can get the better of Vacation and Erra Go On, with Gaelic Princess best of the remainder. Yet again, Eddie Ahern finds himself on a fancied contender, this time in the shape of Bomber Command who came good again here eight days ago, clearly appreciating the fact that he could stride out in the finishing straight. Today's pilot has won on him before, and as John Hills's three-year-old is still reasonably handicapped, a follow-up is very much on the cards. Vacation has yet to race here, but goes well on the Wolverhampton surface so should quickly adapt as he drops back in trip. Any support for the Irish raider Erra Go On should be noted, but how he will cope with the Polytrack is anybody's guess. Gaelic Princess is generally better on Turf, but has bottom-weight here and lines up in a bit of form, while old Norton should never be discounted as he might just surprise. An open-looking affair can go to Bomber Command.