in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon hung left, held when short of room inside final furlong
led, hung left from over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up, improved 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, ridden and led close home
in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, no extra near finish
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and led inside final furlong, headed close home
A disappointing turn out for the decent prize money on offer and Top Spec is the choice ahead of Manipulator while Nahane is another to consider. Richard Hannon's charge reamians a maiden but has put up some creditable performances in defeat including placed efforts in useful conditions events at Newmarket and Newbury on his latest two starts. The son of Spectrum shaped as though he would prove well suited by the step up to this trip when chasing home a useful yardstick last time and, with further improvement anticipated, looks capable of winning off his current mark. Manipulator is progressing along the right lines and followed a Hamilton maiden victory with an impressive four-length success at Wolverhampton. Sir Mark Prescott's colt has to defy a 6lb penalty but is open to plenty of improvement and will prove a big danger despite conceding weight all round. Nahane is another yet to open his account but has shaped with plenty of ability and could prove capable of better off a lenient mark on his handicap debut but Top Spec has the form in the book and looks the one to beat.
