in touch, weakened 4f out, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off
behind, headway over 2f out, driven to go moderate 3rd just inside final furlong
always mid-division
slowly into stride and behind
pressed leader, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place
chased leaders, driven on inside to go modest 2nd just inside final 2f
slowly away, pulled hard early and always in rear
behind, moderate late headway
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon lost 2nd and weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden to lead 2f out, soon clear
chased leading pair until ridden and weakened 2f out
Chant de Guerre could be the answer here with Rafferty and Fire At Will the others to consider. The selection went close last time out when chasing home Ravenna on the all-weather here. This slight drop in trip should suit and she looks the percentage call. Conversely, Rafferty is stepped-up in trip and although he has to be respected in a race as weak as this, the fact that he is unproven over the distance is slightly off-putting. Fire At Will ran okay in a handicap last time and with his yard pretty shrewd he could be of interest if the market vibes are positive. The City Kid is another that could struggle to see out this trip so looks worth taking on. This is a very moderate contest and the narrow nomination is given to Chant de Guerre.