always behind
held up mid-division, driven to challenge over 1f out, soon edged right, weakened final furlong
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up, never dangerous
in touch, effort over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, held up in touch, headway over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon weakened
held up, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong
keen hold and prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, switched left and headway inside final furlong, kept on
Connect won well last time and is preferred today to the likes of Cape Presto and Pinchbeck. The selection is well-treated on the pick of his turf form and he showed a good attitue to score at Wolverhampton last time when beating Grimes Faith. He goes well on this surface and with that confidence booster under his belt he gets our vote. Cape Presto was a fair second behind Shade Cozy and that rival has maintained his form well since so on the back of that solid effort he has to be shortlist material today. Pinchbeck would have claims on his best form but he is returning from a break today and may just need the run. Quiet Times goes well here and has a good draw so is not without a chance, but for the winner we are happy to stick with Connect.