jumped left at start, went mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent to halfway, ridden and no extra final furlong
held up behind leaders, pushed along over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
pushed along towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, quickened to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, never a factor
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden and not quickened over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
hampered at start, soon pushed along, never near to challenge
lead, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
A tremendously competitive sprint handicap where not too many can be confidently ruled out. And although David Chapman would surely love to win this with the in-form Sharp Hat, the old boy is passed over in favour of Chairman Bobby today. Jodeeka, Ridicule and Only One Legend will also be popular and are capable of getting involved in the shake-up. But Chairman Bobby, as a confirmed front runner that is bang in-form, may just be able to burn them all off he hits the gates running from a very favourable draw. He returns to a more suitable trip today and may provide the best value in a very tricky race.