tracked leaders far side, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on, headed post
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
led far side, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders stands' side until halfway, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
led stands' side, pushed along halfway, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up stands' side, effort halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders far side, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra
mid-division far side until halfway, soon outpaced
slowly into stride, soon well behind, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
held up stands' side, effort over 2f out, one-paced final furlong
held up towards rear far side, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong to lead post
tracked leaders far side, ridden 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, one-paced inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
This is traditionally a very competitive heat and although Undeterred is very well treated in attempting to win this for the second year running, he will need to put in something like his best to do so. A string of disappointing efforts see him entering this on a 10lb lower mark than for last year's renewal but recent indications have shown that there is still a race in him somewhere. The booking of Darryll Holland also catches the eye. Telesto has something to prove after a very disappointing effort last time and may prove to be more effective in a smaller field. So a chance is taken that Armagnac can put in something like his best and build on a splendid effort at York last time. He acts on any going and can track a fair pace from the front-running Technician from his high draw. Onlytime Will Tell will also be popular in the ring after taking a valuable prize at Epsom, before giving a good account of himself in the Wokingham. He joins Manorbier, Soba Jones and Carlton as shortlist material, but may struggle to give weight away all round.