held up in rear, headway on bit over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden clear
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, no headway
ridden to lead after 2f, ridden and headed over 5f out, soon weakened
held up, not troubled leaders
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner
held up, headway 5f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden 6f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened
held up, never dangerous
in touch, led 3f out to 2f out, soon weakened
led, headed after 2f, led again over 5f out, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened
Compton Eclaire can make the most of the weight that she receives from the likes of Wozzeck, Snow's Ride and Sadler's Cove to land the finale. Gerard Butler's filly opened her account in what was in reality a moderate contest at Redcar, but she could do no more than win as she did, outstaying the opposition. It was therefore a little surprising to see her dropped back in trip at Brighton on her next engagement, in which she battled her heart out, going down by the narrowest of margins to Magic Charm. She would have surely prevailed in another stride and the two mile trip here is sure to suit. Wozzeck is going the right way but is a slow maturing sort on the evidence so far, while Snow's Ride will appreciate the drop in class. Sariba has sneaked in on the bottom of the handicap but might just need the run, and Its Your Bid is a bit frustrating, always finding one or two too good. Compton Eclaire is our idea of the winner.