prominent, effort over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon in touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and one paced final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, one paced final furlong
mid division, pushed along over 3f out, not quickened 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up towards rear, smooth progress on inner 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
held up, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and no extra final 2 furlongs
took keen hold in mid division, lost ground and raced wide over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
in touch, out paced final 2 furlongs
mid division, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
withdrawn not under starter's orders
This looks wide open and so it may pay to concentrate on those with proven track form, including Swynford Pleasure, Cheeky Girl and Classic Millennium, with the latter getting the vote. Bill Musson's five-year-old has been in good form of late, scoring twice in her last four starts, the latest of which came from three pounds out of the handicap at Kempton. She appeared to have plenty in hand, so a small rise should not stop the mare from being concerned in the finish under regular pilot Lisa Jones. The South African gave her partner a good ride at Bath earlier when over coming traffic problems to swoop and conquer, and although this is a slight drop in trip, she will be suited by the stiff finish here. Cheeky Girl scraped home at Thirsk the time before last but failed to follow up at Ripon. She is game but looks beatable, as does Swynford Pleasure who needs to be produced at just the right time and does not always find enough in the closing stages. Geri Roullette is weighted up to the hilt and Cantrip's one victory was a surprise all the way one at Lingfield. Classic Millennium must therefore be the percentage call.