chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
with leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
headway to chase leaders halfway, soon ridden, kept on inside last
led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out
Bond Boy should take plenty of beating here and he is given the vote at the main expense of Harrison's Flyer and Highland Warrior. The selection has not won for two years but he will relish these conditions and he ran last time as though his turn would not be far away. Harrison's Flyer is chasing a hat-trick of successes but he was all-out to beat White Ledger at Wolverhampton last time and his winning streak may be about to come to an end. Highland Warrior was a good second behind Little Ridge at Redcar last time, and he didn't get a clear run on that occasion so he has to be of interest at a track where his stable normally do well. Trick Cyclist is from a shrewd yard and is another worth noting in the market, but for the winner we return to Bond Boy.