raced wide in mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out
took keen hold, tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, easily
held up in touch, chased clear leader over 1f out, no impression final furlong
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, kept on until weakened inside final furlong
soon led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened 2f out
held up in mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon beaten
held up behind, moderate headway over 1f out, never nearer
pulled hard, tracked leaders until weakened over 2f out
started slowly, held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out on inside, never dangerous
Cormorant Wharf could be the one to side with here as he looks capable of stepping up in trip to beat Ammenayr and Annishirani. The selection has raced just the four times in his career and put up one of his best performances in defeat last time out at this track. He shaped that day as though a step up in trip would suit and has an excellent chance from his low draw. Ammenayr is also lightly-raced and sprang a surprise at last season's Craven meeting when scoring at 66/1. Plagued by injuries since then he showed a return to form on his latest appearance at this track and with his jockey booking looking interesting he should go close. Annishirani has twice won at this track and cannot be underestimated. He disappointed last time out when pulling too hard and was subsequently given a break. He should return here in top form but his price may not represent value. Being from a minor stable, the selection Cormorant Wharf should represent value and should benefit from the assistance of a promising apprentice in the saddle.
