hampered start, keen, edged left after 1f, soon in touch, led entering final furlong, ridden out
unruly start, chased leaders 3f
slowly into stride, outpaced, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
went left start, led over 3f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
hung left, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened entering final 2f
hampered after 1f, outpaced, kept on final furlong, never nearer
This is a very competitive handicap but we like the look of Flash Ram, with Johnny Parkes and Scottish Exile just two of the dangers. Tim Easterby's colt improved with each outing last season, finishing off with a highly creditable third behind a Little Bit Yarie at Hamilton. This doesn't appear to be too strong a contest and with further improvement expected Flash Ram could well take this before moving on to better events. Johnny Parkes landed his maiden at Carlisle before running well in a valuable nursery at Newmarket and must make his presence felt here. Scottish Exile is one with guaranteed fitness having had a couple of outings at Southwell. His turf form last season was progressive as well so he also looks set to take a hand in the finish. Kuringai is another who will strip fit after finishing an excellent fourth behind Toronto Heights at Lingfield recently, however with the most scope for improvement Flash Ram is given our vote.