held up towards rear, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner
close up until ridden and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 3f out, soon 3 lengths clear, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, driven and no extra final 2f
in rear, staying on when not clear run 3f out, kept on until ridden and weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, effort on outside and driven 3f out, soon beaten
led to over 3f out, soon driven and one pace approaching final furlong
held up and behind, brief effort over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
The ability to see out the trip will again be the most important factor here, but with proven stayer, Hambleden, looking anchored by his big weight it may pay to side with an improving type. Showpiece fits the bill and has plenty of scope to make his mark now that he is stepping up to a more suitable distance. The booking of Kieren Fallon is also a big plus against his name.