behind, headway and in touch 2f out, kept on well final furlong, not reach leaders
held up towards rear, under pressure over 4f out, soon lost touch
started slowly, took keen hold towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
led, hard ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, chased leader 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and lost touch 3f out, soon beaten and eased inside final furlong
held up behind, hampered bend over 2f out, no chance afterwards
Nonrunner
Piquet ran well at Lingfield last time, staying on late in the day, and in this less-exalted grade, this course and distance winner should give you a good run for your money. Mad made eyecatching late headway over seven furlongs at Lingfield and, as one of the less-exposed runners, has to be granted consideration, although Oases finished in front of him that day. The latter, who also finished well on that occasion, can get behind but at least this step up in trip might help the cause. Littleton Zephir is another course and distance winner who will be more at home in this company, while Cross Ash also finished with a head of steam last time, at Wolverhampton and, if taking to this surface, is another that clearly has to respected. The best of Phred's summer Turf form puts him in the mix, although he has yet to sparkle on artificial surfaces, while Logistical has nosedived in the ratings, a similar comment applying to Easily Averted. The latter clearly has a chance based on his Brighton last October but the pair of them have a bit to prove now. Overall, though, once again it is Piquet who gets the vote.
