chased leaders, effort 2f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong, kept on
chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
in touch, effort 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on well
slowly into stride, held up in rear, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never dangerous
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in mid-division, never going pace to trouble leaders
soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leader, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, beaten when edged left inside final furlong
raced keenly in rear, never nearer
A wide open handicap rounds off the card and many would have chances on there best form but the principals look to be Polar Force, Tayif and Prince Arragon and the vote goes to Polar Force. The gelding from the Mick Channon yard is well in on his best form and he showed signs of a revival when fourth behind Tayif last time but he is better off with that rival here and with conditions in his favour he will be hard to beat. Tayif rates a big danger but he ran as if the handicapper had caught up with him when he was second last time out. Prince Arragon is another that could go well but he was well held behind Whippasnapper last time and he looks high enough in the weights. Of the remainder Illusive is on a handy mark and has a good apprentice booked so is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Polar Force