held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up, always in rear
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, slightly outpaced approaching final furlong, ran on close home
made all, ridden 2f out, held on gamely
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
close up, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, unable quicken near finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
After some creditable placed efforts it is surprising that the handicapper has dropped Tizzy May 1lb but the son of Highest Honour may again have to settle for minor honours with Brave Call getting the vote over Richard Hannon's colt and James Caird. The last mentioned is on a hat trick following two successes at Pontefract last month but a 15lb rise since then may just anchor the Mark Tompkins-trained gelding. Top weight El Coto has claims on his best but is a far from certain stayer and we prefer to side with Brave Call. Admittedly the John Hills-trained colt tackles 1m2f for the first time but the longer distance should suit the son of Theatrical, who lost no caste in defeat in the Britannia at the Royal meeting when last seen. Lightly raced after just four career starts and from a stable coming back into form, Brave Call gets the vote.