held up in touch, ridden 3f out, headway to chase leading pair over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, never nearer
soon led, headed 5f out, soon weakened
close up, chased leader 3f out, ridden and led 2f out, ridden out
dwelt, held up in rear, took closer order 3f out, headway approaching final furlong to go 3rd, stayed on same pace
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led 5f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, improved halfway, ridden to chase leader 5f out, weakened over 2f out
keen, held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, soon ridden, still plenty to do, ran on inside final furlong
Even though he is creeping up the weights Cold Turkey has done nothing to suggest that his run of good form is about to end and he is preferred over Barry Island and Gig Harbour - although Zonergem will no doubt pop in again one day and he could go well for each way players. Lygeton Lad also fits a similar profile as a fast finisher but he has a bit to prove on the terms of the race and is opposable on the balance of form shown at this trip. Whereas Internationalguest and Gallant Boy also have a little to prove on recent form and are also passed over today. Therefore, the progressive Cold Turkey looks to be the safest option as he has no questions to answer regarding the trip, going or form. Simon Whitworth is also a very positive jockey booking for Gary Moore's charge and it will be no surprise if he can guide Cold Turkey to his fifth course and distance win.