raced far side, slow into stride, in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced far side, behind, kept on final furlong, never reached leaders
led stands' side, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced stands' side, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led group inside final furlong, ran on
raced far side, in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
raced stands' side, chased leaders over 3f
raced far side, always towards rear
raced far side, slow into stride, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced far side, chased leaders 4f
soon ridden, never better than mid-division
raced far side, prominent, ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on
raced far side, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, nearest at finish
raced far side, made all, clear over 1f out, driven out
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
raced far side, started slowly, always behind
A really tough one to call as many hold solid claims on the best of their efforts. However, Astyanax fits the typical profile of a Sir Mark Prescott horse at this time of year and, as such no chances are taken and with the four-year-old today. There are numerous dangers though and Head To Kerry, Glory Quest and Mexican Pete are all worth noting in the betting, while Individual Talents is a filly that is worth a try at this trip and should be considered if supported. In contrast to Sahaat, who has failed to live up to his French form since he joined Jamie Osborne and he is one to be wary of for the time being. Therefore, Astyanax, who relished this trip when he was last see out, looks to be a more reliable option today. The son of Hector Protector also did well to finish within four lengths of Misternando at Chepstow last July and, as this is the time of year his stable just start to get going, Astyanax can get the ball rolling towards the winner's enclosure if all goes well today.