held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, edged right and led near finish
keen and tracked leaders, effort on inside over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, unable to quicken near finish
pulled hard, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, staying on when short of room near finish
slowly into stride, always towards rear
tracked leader, led over 3f out, came centre of 1f out, edged left and headed near finish
soon led, headed over 3f out, ridden and still every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out, stayed on final furlong
There may be a little more to come from Union Jack Jackson whilst he is in such good heart and James Given's charge is selected in preference to Nanton and River Biscuit. The last mentioned won an ordinary claimer last month; where Richard Hughes gave him little time to think about the task in hand. Similar forcing tactics will no doubt see him in the shake up and he holds claims of reaching the frame today. Nanton is one that looks to be going the right way and can pick up a further prize-money as he gains in experience. However, he does look to face a stiff test for his handicap debut and giving weight away for the first time could be his undoing. Therefore, Union Jack Jackson is the safest option in this company. Given has his string in very good order at present and, with the booking of Paul Hanagan very much a positive move, the Lincolnshire-based handler can continue his good run of form with Union Jack Jackson today.
