mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader, led 2f out, clear over 1f out, very easily
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and kept on one pace final 2f
in touch, ridden and hung left from halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up, in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, mid-division, ridden and weakened halfway
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, towards rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden and effort, no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed 2f out one pace final furlong
The form of Frank Sonata's debut seventh at Newbury has worked out pretty well, and he can improve sufficiently to land this contest. Mick Quinlan's son of Opening Verse made some late headway that day and this is a weaker event. Nessun Dorma has been second on both of his runs so far and the step up to seven should suit, so he's one for the shortlist. Others to consider are Jamie Osborne's Regulated, a good second over this trip at Leicester last time, Habitual Dancer, who made late headway at Pontefract last time, Good To Go, who'll relish the step up to seven, and Charlotte Vale, who is also stepping up in distance. Of the others, Classic Event showed some promise on his debut and could be capable of better. Overall, though, Frank Sonata is a sporting choice, with Regulated and Good To Go possibly the biggest dangers.