in touch, chased leaders 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders 7f, lost place and behind 4f out, plenty to do, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, not reached leaders
steadied start, held up in rear, headway 2f out, effort and pressed leaders over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong
tracked leader, lost place 4f out, headway and quickened to lead over 1f out, ran on, headed near finish
held up, chased leaders over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra and weakened quickly final furlong
always in rear, ridden over 5f out, soon struggling
held up behind, good headway over 1f out, chased leader 1f out, stayed on to lead near finish
in touch, led well over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led to well over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened
raced on outer in mid-division, headway to track leader 9f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
started slowly, behind, headway to chase leaders 5f out, disputed lead over 2f out, soon outpaced and weakened well over 1f out
towards rear, headway to chase leaders 3f out, soon ridden and weakened from 2f out
Lorikeet, Is It Me and Lysander's Quest are three against the field in a competitive finale and the narrow vote is given to Lorikeet. The selection won well last time out when beating Kavi and although having a penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit and he is taken to defy the handicapper. Is It Me rates the main danger on his latest victory over Orsolomio. He has since been in good form over hurdles and with his yard in good form he should be closely watched in the market. Lysander's Quest is another that could go well on his latest second behind Josh You Are but that form has since been let down and he looks opposable on that basis. Noble Minstrel is another last time out winner that could go well but this looks tougher and he could be vulnerable under his penalty. Salut Saint Cloud has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to the progressive Lorikeet.