chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
slowly into stride, switched stand side and behind soon after start, switched right and ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
led overall stand side, headed over 1f out, soon ridden, no impression on winner final furlong
in touch far side, led group over 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, no chance with stand side
chased leaders stand side, lost place 2f out, soon beaten
chased leader stand side, stayed on to lead over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong
chased leaders far side, switched centre over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders stand side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear stand side, never dangerous
reared and missed break, soon switched stand side, always behind
led far side group, drifted left and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stand side until ridden and weakened 2f out
slowly into stride and behind stand side, switched right over 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, never nearer
In what looks a fairly tricky race, Distinctly Game is given the vote over Dahteer, Black Combe Lady, Wolds Dancer and Twice Nightly. The selection put up a solid effort on his debut at Hamilton when second to Sea Hunter despite running very green. He should improve on that although it is interesting to note that he was beaten by a Mick Channon runner on that occasion. Therefore, the betting market should be watched with great interest here because Channon runs the debutant Dahteer. Other newcomers to note are Mark Johnston's Hearthstead Wings, Tim Easterby's Wolds Dancer and Alan Berry's Black Combe Lady. Of those to have run, Twice Nightly showed plenty of promise on his Thirsk debut and should appreciate the extra furlong today. As we say, pay heed to the betting but, without that knowledge, Distinctly Game certainly looks to hold a solid chance.