prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
always towards rear and pushed along, never dangerous
with leader, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
outpaced toward rear, never dangerous
swerved left to start, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression
slowly into stride, in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well final furlong
led, headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
It is interesting that Tim Easterby is triple handed here with Lady Double U, Bollin Archie, and Bolshevik, but for the winner we will go with Artistic Style. This son of Anabaa was a model of consistency last campaign, culminating with a a close up third behind Shouette in a decent looking maiden at Ayr, that form should be good enough against these rivals. Bolshevik could be the best of the Easterby trio, having faired reasonably well in two decent maidens. Bollin Archie did show plenty of ability behind Local Poet but may need a bit further. While Lady Double U has been well beaten on the all weather. Of the others The Warley Warrior was fifth in a decent enough race at Ripon last season, but the best overall form belongs to Artistic Style and this one is given the nod.