dwelt, in touch, disputed lead well over 2f out, hard driven final furlong, headed post
held up towards rear, headway and not much room 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearer finish
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
led after 2f, headed 4f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader after 2f, led 4f out, headed well over 2f out, gradually weakened
started slowly, always in rear
led 2f, tracked leaders afterwards, hard ridden over 4f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, some headway and wide over 2f out, soon ridden and never nearer
held up behind, never troubled leaders
towards rear, headway and not much room over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
held up, headway 2f out, kept on well final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear and wide, never dangerous
held up midfield, headway to dispute lead well over 2f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, led post
The ex-Irish Beyond The Pole is well in on official BHB ratings dropped into claiming company for the first time in this country but after just one start for current connections it is difficult to know how much ability he retains. Very few of these have shown any worthwhile form recently so in a moderate contest it may pay to side with Andrew Balding's Vitelucy who found just Orthodox too good in a maiden over course and distance last time, staying on strongly to take second place close home albeit six lengths adrift of the winner. Admittedly that was the first time in 11 career starts that the Claire Balding-owned filly had even been placed but, in such a poor contest and off a low weight, she makes most appeal. Karl Burke's Zarza Bay, another off a lightweight, lost no caste in defeat behind Sir Mark Prescott's Parachute earlier in the month and is another to consider along with Rod Millman's Prince Atraf who is well treated on his best but out of form. Red Morocco, Paylander and Kennet all have long absences to overcome but the last mentioned has gone well when fresh in the past and should not be discounted lightly.