mid-division, ridden approaching 3f out, headway to 2nd approaching 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 6f out, soon behind
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3f out, one paced after
with winner until ridden approacing 3f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway to track leader after 4f, ridden 4f out
made most, ridden clear approaching 3 out, easily
held up, ridden approaching 4f out, headway approaching 2f out, chased winner approacing final furlong, no impression
held up towards rear, never troubled leaders
mid-division, pushed along and struggling from halfway
Not many can be considered in the final event despite the size of the field, and it should go to Rome, with Rodolfo and Eshbran Lad seen as the main rivals. Gerry Enright's four-year-old made satisfactory debut behind Chelsea Bridge at Kempton and duly went one better as expected at Hereford next time. That trip was a bit on the short side for the impeccably-bred gelding, and having landed a bit of a gamble when opening his account, will be entrusted with the cash again here. Oliver Sherwood knows the time of day with his bumper horses and Rodolfo returns to the scene of his debut victory 12 months ago. His experience should stand him in good stead, while Eshbran Lad can only improve on his Wetherby debut. The market may prove the best guide to the chance of Jonjo O'Neill's British newcomer Odd Job, down the field on his only start at Killarney last May.
