held up in touch,ridden 4f out, soon beaten, tailed off
close up, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon hung right and no impression over 1f out
keen, close up, led and rider dropped rein over 8f out, headed over 3f out, weakened under pressure over 1f out
soon led, ridden 5f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off
held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 3f out, stayed on to take 3rd over 1f out, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 4f out, stayed on under pressure final 2f, never dangerous
held up in touch, effort to lead 2f out, stayed on well
The Whistling Teal ran his best race for some time when chasing home Systematic in the Ormonde Stakes at Chester last week and is taken to go one better here at the main expense of Distinction and Delsarte. The last mentioned represents the stable of Godolphin whose older horses have yet to strike form but who has to be respected on the pick of his form. Distinction disappointed in the John Porter here last time but may do better over today's longer trip. Brian Meehan's Savannah Bay drops back in trip having failed to stay two miles in recent outings. He has to be respected along with Barry Hills lightly raced Yawmi but the vote goes to The Whistling Teal. Geoff Wragg's gelding has conditions to suit, comes here in form and should be tough to beat if in the same mood as at Chester.