slowly into stride, soon chased along, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, effort 3f out, no impression after
took keen hold, settled mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, no impression final 2f
in rear, stayed on one-paced towards finish
prominent, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression after
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, stayed on one-paced final furlong
prominent, took keen hold, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up mid-division, effort and no impression final 3f
held up mid-division, headway and every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, weakened quickly 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led until headed over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
Air of Esteem is given a very tentative vote in what looks to be a very hard race. His sole turf win came over this trip on soft ground at Haydock, but he has tumbled down the weights lately and was well clear of the rest when fifth to the rejuvenated Bawsian at Nottingham last time. This looks to be an easier task. Route Sixty Six has won over hurdles this year but always tends to find one or too good in this code, while Cautious Joe has a chance on his best form and should strip fitter for what was admittedly a fairly poor run at Doncaster last month. One Dinar showed encouraging signs of a return to form when fourth at Musselburgh on his reappearance and is another who could easily be good enough to play a leading role.