towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and no impression final 2f
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, led 3f out, soon ridden, headed and no extra close home
missed break, held up in rear, bumped rail 5f out, soon ridden, no impression final 2f
missed break, towards rear, never dangerous (wore cheek pieces)
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, switched right and effort 3f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, hung left final furlong, soon weakened
in touch, headway over 6f out, led briefly over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead close home
in touch, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and effort, one pace under pressure
tracked leader, lost place over 5f out, soon behind
An ultra-difficult getting out stakes. The weights are headed by Whistling Dixie. He is ultra consistent and was in fine form over both jumps and flat earlier in the season. However, after a long absence and with his best form on an easier surface than today, he is passed over on this occasion. Major Attraction has been in good form (albeit in lowly grade) and steps up in trip today. The market should prove the best guide. Best Port comes here fresh from a recent victory. He is consistent but slow. A staying on sixth over course and distance earlier in the year, the suspicion is that this distance may be on the short side. Galanthus has looked a tricky ride in the past and it is difficult to suggest as to whether this trip will suit. One to watch rather than bet upon.