in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
held up towards rear, switched left 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase winner approaching final furlong, no extra towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon beaten
made all, driven clear approaching final furlong, kept on, comfortably
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
Dizzy In The Head, Proud Native and American Cousin have to form the shortlist here and a chance is taken on the last mentioned. The selection is dropped in grade after being well beaten in a competitive handicap at York last time. However, he had previously gone close to scoring on this track when second behind Speedy James, and with conditions to suit here he will not be far away at the finish. Proud Native finished narrowly behind our selection in that handicap at York, and again there is likely to be little between them. Dizzy In The Head won well on soft ground at Redcar last time but he will not necessarily be suited by this slight drop in trip as he does have a habit of being slowly away in his races. Soaked is always capable of going well in these type of races while Tappit is from a yard in form so is also worth considering. However, for the winner we return to American Cousin.