with winner, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
keen, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, never reached leaders
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, not much room over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
mid-division, lost place halfway, soon behind
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden when hampered over 2f out, soon weakened
reluctant to race, always tailed off
slowly into stride, not clear run over 2f out, headway and not clear run over 1f out, ridden and switched right inside final furlong, ran on strongly, nearest at finish
made all, clear over 1f out, ridden out
mid-division, headway halfway, edged left over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, hampered, stumbled and lost place over 2f out, soon behind
slowly into stride, behind, headway halfway, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, hampered over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous
A very tricky affair may go to Emperor's Well, with Royal Windmill and Mistral Sky just two others to consider. Emperor's Well comes from a very shrewd yard and could be about to deliver the goods from what is a low mark indeed, now that he is dropped back to a mile. He valiantly tried to make all at Redcar just three days ago, but failed to last out and will be a major player if similar tactics are employed here. Royal Windmill ran well at Thirsk two outings ago in similar company and does at least have winning form this term, while Mistral Sky beat the fair yardstick Smith N Allan Oils at Leicester. Tropical Son and jumper Pailitas are others to consider, but in a weak event, Emperor's Well is the tentative pick.
