always towards rear
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong
in touch, driven 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, driven over 2f out, no impression on winner
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
made all, shaken up approaching final furlong, impressive
towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous
in touch, driven 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division and soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong
Ombudsman is likely to start favourite but despite being well-backed at Pontefract last time out, a number of paddock judges commented that he looked weak and he had plenty of growing to do. The form has not held up well since and a chance is taken elsewhere. Flying Edge probably didnt see out the six at Pontefract but he created a favourable impression and he is given the Teamtalk nod on an easier track. The market will prove the best guide to the newcomers but One Way Ticket makes some appeal. He takes an easier engagement here instead of a trip to Sandown - and there is more importantly, plenty of precociousness in his pedigree.
