prominent, went 2nd over 5f out, led briefly over 3f out, chased winner to inside final furlong, not quickened
took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard towards rear, staying on one pace and no chance when not clear run 2f out
behind, headway on outside to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened under pressure over 1f out
reared start, soon led, headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
in touch, effort under pressure over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up, headway under pressure over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on but no impression
towards rear, ridden and struggling 3f out
slowly away, always in rear, tailed off
in touch, lost place and behind from halfway, tailed off
in rear, still well off the pace 4f out, ridden and headway on wide outside over 3f out, soon led and clear, driven and stayed on well final furlong
tracked leader to over 5f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off final 3f
always towards rear, tailed off final 3f
Private Seal has shown enough lately to be considered as the likely answer here, with Little Richard, Boom Or Bust, First Class Lady and Adjiram others to enter the equation. This is another uninspiring affair but something has to win it, and Private Seal is put forward as the suggestion. Julian Poulton's nine-year-old has been hard to win with since his last success here over a mile three years ago. With those credentials, he is certainly no good thing, but there was a lot to like about his effort in finishing a close third to Theatre Lady over a mile and a quarter here three weeks ago. If that was no fluke, then he should be more at home over today's trip and could be the answer. Boom Or Bust certainly looks held on that form, having finished down the field. Little Richard gave trainer Mark Wellings his first winner when landing a very moderate event over two miles last week and he may struggle to give weight away this time over the shorter trip. First Class Lady has the assistance of Lisa Jones, which is no bad thing, but a bigger threat may turn out to be Adjiram who was sent off as favourite when only third to Kingsdon over the course and distance last week. That was his first outing since running over hurdles at Wincanton on Boxing Day though, and he will strip fitter now. For the selection, and a tentative one at that, we return to Private Seal.