tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway from 3f out, led 2f out, soon headed, no extra
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, not reach leaders
held up towards rear, ridden, headway and every chance from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner
held up in rear, smooth headway from 3f out, led on bit well over 1f out, shaken up and soon clear inside final furlong, eased near finish
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden halfway, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
close up for over 5f
Lakota Brave, Linning Wine and Invader look the ones to concentrate on in this tight affair with slight preference going to Lakota Brave who has his optimum conditions. The gelding has been in fair form of late and a reproduction of his latest second in a handicap behind Cardinal Venture would see him go close. Linning Wine was a good second behind Windy Britain last time out but that was over 10 furlongs and he is not sure to suited by the drop in trip. Invader is also worthy of respect. He was behind Linning Wine last time but this shorter trip may suit him better, so there should not be much between them. Of the remainder Recadero would have a chance on his best German form but was very disappointing on his first run on these shores so cannot be backed with any confidence, and we are happy to side with the game and consistent Lakota Brave.