held up in touch, came to stand side entering straight, outpaced and under pressure over 2f out, kept on from over 1f but not trouble leaders
prominent, came stands rail entering straight, going well, outpaced after 2f out, headway to chase winner final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
held up towards rear, stayed alone far rail entering straight, kept on one pace final 2f, not trouble leaders
held up rear, came stand rail entering straight, soon ridden and weakened over 2f
tracked winner, came centre entering straight, ridden 3f out, lost touch over 2f out and soon weakened
made all, led and quickened pace over 3f out, 3 lengths clear over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, all out
tracked leader, came towards stand rail entering straight, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out but not pace to challenge
The claimer can go to Boston Lodge, with Contractor appearing to be the main thorn in his side. Paul Cole's charge can boast fair placed form of late, including an excellent second to Grand Passion in a class B handicap at Newmarket in July. He lost no caste in defeat at Salisbury last time either and with Kieren Fallon on board, must go close to gaining his fourth career win. Contractor will ensure that the selection does not have things entirely his own way though. Terry Mills' inmate has been unlucky lately, having looked all set to follow up his Sandown victory in July on his next outing here until collared close home. It was the same again on a return to Sandown when Binanti denied him in the dying strides, and if only the handicapper would relent, more success would surely come his way. Capulette and Hoh Investor should make their presence felt as well, but for the answer we return to Boston Lodge.