prominent 4f, soon beaten
slowly into stride, ran on over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders until ridden and weakened well over 1f out
dwelt start, held up towards rear, never on terms
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
made all, ran on strongly final furlong, ridden out
prominent, driven and no headway final 2f
held up behind, effort 2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders until ridden and weakened 2f out
gtrkd leader, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, under pressure 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, headway and switched left over 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
in touch until ridden and weakened 2f out
A typically open sprint handicap with a number of in-form rivals in opposition including Vanderlin. Ian Balding's charge has hit a rich vein of form of late and followed up an impressive maiden win with victory over a large field of handicappers at Salisbury and should go well despite his penalty. Nemo Fugat is improving and was awarded a useful event on his Newmarket return but, along with the in-form Fire Up The Band, may struggle from a low draw. Online Investor gave notice of a good season ahead after finishing a gallant runner-up to the smart Mariinsky in Listed company at Haydock. The Puissance colt had a troubled run before staying on in good fashion and promises to do better over this extra furlong. Feet So Fast caused a shock when landing a backend Newmarket maiden and arn most encouragingly behind Border Subject (won again since) on his Windsor return. Willie Musson's colt looks well drawn and should go well with further progress anticipated under Pat Eddery.