held up towards rear, ridden and outpaced toawrds 2f out, headway final furlong, nearest finish
held up, some headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, riddena nd headway over 1f out, never nearer
in touch, ridden over 2f out stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, chased leader entering final furlong, driven and led post
towards rear, never troubled leaders
keen, held up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden and led over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, caught close home
held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed close home
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, set steady pace, quickened pace over 2f out ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened
This looks a typically competitive classified stakes race with very little to choose between the 12 runners on official BHB ratings. Richard Hannon has his string in good form but Moten Swing, his representative, is unproven on the surface and is probably best watched. There are no problems on that score for Mad Carew, who appreciated the return to this trip when winning a claimer over course and distance last month. This is an altogether tougher assignment though and we prefer to side with Cut Rate. A gallant second over course and distance in handicap-company last time when beaten just half-a-length by King's Thought, the five-year-old has the assistance of Eddie Ahern and should give backers a good run for their money. Tiger Tops, another recent course and distance winner, and Petrus from the in-form stable of Clive Brittain look the best of the remainder.