mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, behind and soon pushed along, headway halfway, ridden 3f out, led 2f out, kept on well
chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f
towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened 4f out
towards rear, effort and headway on outer over 3f out, one pace and no impression final 2f
Quantity not quality for a final event and it could rest between McQueen and Lucayan Dancer, with the first named edging the decision, Young Rooney may do best of the others. Heather Dalton's gelding comes here in tremendous form having easily accounted for Cormorant Wharf in an apprentice handicap at Newbury last time. This race is no stronger and he should be capable of landing back to back victories. Lucayan Dancer has hit form recently, winning an apprentice event at Pontefract before finishing close to the winners in similar events at Newcastle and Doncaster, another bold showing is expected. Young Rooney has been knocking on the door recently in slightly better company so could be fighting for at least place money. The remainder appear to be out of form so it is not a very competitive handicap and McQueen is a confident choice.