held up behind, in touch, headway 2f out, soon under pressure, hung left final furlong and soon eased
slowly into stride, soon prominent, hard ridden 2f out, kept on over 1f out, no chance with winner
soon led, shaken up over 2f out, soon headed, stayed on well final furlong, not pace of winner
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, eased inside final furlong
went left start, held up in touch, hard ridden 2f out, no response approaching final furlong
tracked leader, shaken up to lead 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out
Richard Hannon sets a poser by saddling both Zandicular and Climate and there is little to choose between the pair at the weights. Marginal preference is for the latter who has held his form well of late and should give another good account with conditions in his favour. However, the pair may be battling for minor honours as Commanding has solid claims. Amanda Perrett's charge is not the most straightforward or consistent but a repeat of his last-time out effort when third at Ascot off a mark of 77 may suffice under regular partner Richard Quinn.