held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, squeezed through inside final furlong, led close home
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, driven inside final furlong, caught close home
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance when edged left inside final furlong, not quicken close home
dwelt, raced keen and always behind
MedaliPort Moresby won this event twelve months ago (now 11lb higher) on similar ground conditions and had Medallist behind when an impressive winner over the same course and distance late last month. However, a 6lb penalty leaves Neville Callaghan's charge vulnerable under the steadier of top weight and he may struggle to confirm the placings with Sir Michael Stoute's charge who wasn't persevered with having met trouble in running. Him Of Distinction started the current campaign as a Classic hope but has failed to fulfill his potential and looks worth opposing so the TEAMtalk choice is Champion Lodge. Jamie Toller's charge will relish the underfoot conditions and looked an unlucky loser last time having been given too much to do and failing narrowly to catch the enterprisingly ridden winner. The son of Sri Pekan, who has found a rich vein of form at present, remains fairly treated and can gain compensation.