made all, clear 2f out, driven out
slowly into stride, raced keen, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, always towards rear
held up, headway over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, no impression
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
Not many of these can be given a chance and, in a race that looks to lie between three runners, our vote goes to Eastern Dagger, who just gets the verdict over Miss Champers and Lucky Leo. Mark Johnston's colt opened his account when successful on the all-weather at Wolverhampton in February and, although a shade disappointing back on turf at Warwick earlier this month, there should be further improvement to come. The step up to a mile should suit the son of Kris and, with Michael Hills who has a good record when riding for the stable taking the ride, he gets the nod over Miss Champers. Richard Hannon's filly has a similar profile to the Johnston horse but is less likely to be suited by the longer trip today. Mick Channon's Lucky Leo is well in on official BHB ratings and has to be considered but has delivered very little so far and looks less reliable than the selection. The others make limited appeal.
