started slowly, in rear, kept on final 2f, never nearer
prominent for 3f, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
in touch for 3f, beaten 2f out, eased final furlong
held up behind, never dangerous
led until headed 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
always behind
chased leaders, headway and led 2f out, soon clear, easily
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, always struggling behind
started slowly, moderate late headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up, headway 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
in touch for 3f, weakened 2f out
always behind
started slowly in rear, under pressure 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish
behind, kept on final 2f, not reached leaders
held up, headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner
close up, ridden 3f out, kept on until weakened over 1f out
Parkside Pursuit has gone up 5lbs for his win at Salisbury last time and has more on his plate now so we prefer to side with another in-form sprinter, Firework, who gets the verdict over the frustrating Pants. The last mentioned has threatened to win a handicap off this sort of mark and is impossible to discount but is not the most reliable of performers and is probably best watched. Karaoke King has slipped to an attractive mark and has to be respected along with the likes of A Teen, Xaloc Bay and Jagged, who are all capable but inconsistent performers. However, Firework has won his last two starts and, while they were both in sellers over five furlongs, he looks to be on the upgrade. The step up from the minimum could bring about further improvement in John Akehurst's five-year-old and he looks a sporting bet.