soon prominent, led over 2f out, driven and headed just inside final furlong, weakened
close up on outer, chased leader 2f out to just inside final furlong, one pace
raced wide and never on terms
in touch, not much room over 2f out, shaken up and no impression leaders over 1f out
pressed leaders, ridden and ran on same pace final 2f
held up in touch, smooth headway on bit 2f out, led just inside final furlong, soon clear
close up, effort and ridden 2f out, one pace entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, losing place when hampered on rail over 2f out, never dangerous after, (saddle slipped)
behind, pushed along over 3f out, some late headway final furlong but no danger
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
behind, some late headway final furlong but never able to challenge
A large field goes to post for this race but on closer inspection not many can be given a serious chance of winning and the principals look to be Indian Warrior, Lord Melbourne and Shamwari Fire and the confident vote goes to Indian Warrior . The eight year old defeated Vlaster Wiener in good style last time out and a reproduction of that effort would make him hard to beat. Lord Melbourne was a good second behind Cleveland Way last time and he will be suited by the step up to seven furlongs. Shamwari Fire was a fair fourth behind Heathyards Pride last time and is another that has place claims but he is not the most consistent sort and remains a maiden after 19 runs. The Gay Fox is on a handy mark a goes well here so is worth noting in the market but for the winner we return to Indian Warrior.