held up, headway wide over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, not reached leaders
held up, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
in touch, driven to lead well over 1f out, soon clear, ridden out
towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out nearest finish
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
always in rear
slowly into stride, in rear, moderate late headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up in touch, chased leaders well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong but not trouble winner
in touch to over 3f out, soon weakened
led, headed 3f out, kept on until weakened well over 1f out
Pererin is given the verdict over Heathyards Joy, with Beauty of Dreams and Crimson Star not entirely out of things. Pererin has been a model of consistency without managing to get his head in front since being switched back to the all-weather, but again has leading claims and can put matters right today. Neil King's charge was sent off favourite over seven furlongs here a week ago, but was found wanting in the closing stages and although beaten in the past over a mile, should go close. Heathyard's Joy had been off the track for four months before finishing a staying on third to Averami, also a week ago and is sure to come on for the run. Beauty Of Dreams was a beaten favourite in that contest but came from a bad position and was staying on well at the finish so should not be left out, while Crimson Star was further behind from her wide draw and should also be a lot closer this time. There is not much between the principals, but the vote goes to Pererin.