held up, ridden and headway to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on one-paced
prominent, led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on one-paced
held up in touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden and headway to lead 2f out, hung left and ran on final furlong
keen tracking leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led for 2f, stayed prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Taffrail was a most progressive staying handicapper last season and shaped nicely on his comeback but has to overcome a near three-month absence and won't appreciate any further rainfall. Dancing Bay had Johnny Oscar behind when clashing at Haydock last month but the latter, a half-brother to Irish St Leger hero Arctic Owl, found interference in running and may reverse the form despite being a 1lb worse off. Big Moment looks high in the weights while Moon Emperor has cut little ice of late.