chased leader, ridden and led inside final furlong, soon edged left, headed and no extra near finish
reluctant to race, always tailed off
keen, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, held up in rear and wide, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead near finish
held up, headway on inside 2f out, soon ridden and kept on same pace
led, headed and carried left inside final furlong
soon pushed along in rear, neve nearer
There looks certain to be plenty of pace on here, which will suit Smokin Joe, who can get on over on old stagers Madrasse and Double M, who will do there bit to ensure there will be no quarter measures accepted. The last mentioned. along with Parkside Pursuit, is just about the best in at the weights and will be a tough customer to deal with whatever happens. However, he has struggled to recapture his form lately and may find at least one more determined today. Madrasse has to be a serious consideration, as she has some useful form to her name at a slightly better level than this. However, she has been vulnerable at this trip in the past and is another that may be there for the taking near the finish. Which is where we expect Smokin Joe will be seen at his best in the race and he can swoop late to conquer again