uneasy in stalls, slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, one pace well inside final furlong
chased leader, led halfway, ridden and kept on final furlong, caught last stride
chased leaders 4f
held up in rear, headway on wide outside well over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led last stride
behind, headway and in touch halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, no headway final 2f
in touch, ridden and not quickened 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
keen, led to halfway, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never near to challenge
chased leaders, hard driven over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
Quantum Leap can gain another course and distance victory at the expense of Winthorpe, Indian Maiden, Compton Banker and Tayif. Quite a few can be given chances here, but preference is for Quantum Leap who has been in good shape of late. He goes well here, four of his six career wins coming at the Surrey track, and having been unable to defy a 9lb rise when third over seven furlongs last time, he is dropped back in trip. Although most of his best efforts have been over further, he should have the class in this company to offset this move back in trip. Winthorpe has been in action since 2002 but only now tries the Polytrack for the first time. His best form in 2003 gives him claims if he adapts. Indian Maiden would have needed her return to action at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago and can improve, while Compton Banker has been contesting claimers of late but is well treated on the best of his form here in the past. Tayif is a regular here and although he too has been keeping lesser company than normal he is always dangerous to leave out of calculations. Old Cretan Gift was supposed to be retired after finishing a fine third at Wolverhampton in December but has obviously been giving all the right signs at home and it would be nice if he were to be involved, but in a wide-open contest we shall row in with Quantum Leap.