raced far side, tracked leader, led 2f out, overall leader final furlong, driven out
raced stand side, steadied start, headway and every chance 2f out, one pace when eased final furlong
raced far side, led, headed 2f out, kept on same pace
raced stand side and prominent to 2f out, soon weakened
raced stand side, led, ridden and headed 2f out, gradually weakened
raced stand side, pulled hard in touch, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out by far side group, kept on same pace
raced stand side, held up, headway over 1f out, held by overall leader far side 1f out, kept on
raced stand side, tracked leader to over 2f out, soon weakened
Now with Paul Blockley, Hidden Dragon bounced back to form when landing a conditions event at Thirsk, in a decent time. However, he did have the run of the race that day and will find things more difficult in this. Proud Native has been a grand servant to connections, but now nine, he is hardly likely to be getting any quicker. Another of the same age, Dancing Mystery, has also been a money spinner for her small stable, but she has plenty to prove at this level, while Little Edward also has plenty to prove in this grade. Danger Over, four times a winner in France, including picking up a Group 3 event, may find this ground on the lively side, so the choice has to be The Tatling, who gets in here without a penalty for his win in a handicap last backend. He has gone well fresh in the past and will not mind the fast ground.