held up, headway approaching 2f out, switched left approaching final furlong, stayed on (better for race)
towards rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
slowly into stride, improved over 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
always prominent, ridden and led inside final furlong, driven and held on close home
led, soon clear, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied close home
held up, ridden over 3f out, some headway over 2f out, weakend approaching final furlong
held up, wide and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, raced in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
Plenty of these hold solid claims and this could go right down to the wire. However, Deeper In Dept could find this unfolding to suit his style of running and the six-year-old, who has been freshened up by a winter break, is selected over College Delinquent, Vortex and Agilis, who are all capable of making this a truly run affair. Sir Francis is another who likes to be bold from the gates and he could help to set this up for a fast finisher. A scenario will play directly into the hands of Gary Carter, whose instructions are likely to see him sitting handy throughout the first six furlongs. The 80-day absence should not be a problem for Deeper In Dept as he has tended to go well when fresh in the past. Therefore, he looks to be the value call in a race that could see plenty taken off their hooves in early stages.