led to 7f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace
pulled hard and chased leader, headway and led 7f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened final furlong
pulled early and held up in touch, ridden and rapid headway to lead over 2f out, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace
prominent, ridden and headway to chase leader 4f out, led over 2f out, quickened and clear inside final furlong, comfortably
held up and mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway and stayed on well inside final furlong, not reached leaders
held up and rear, ridden 4f out, weakened final furlong
Camzo won this race by three lengths off a 7lb lower mark last term on this ground and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to form here; Almutasader also has claims, but the progressive Easter Parade looks the one they've all got to beat. Camzo was in much better form when coming into this race last year, and is opposed for that reason, while Almutasader faces a stiffer task having been raised 8lb for his recent Leicester success. However, that was his handicap debut and John Dunlop's colt looks the type to keep improving as a three-year-old and should stay 14 furlongs, so he should not be opposed lightly. But we prefer the chances of Roger Charlton's Easter Parade, whose stable are flying and shaped like she should get 14 furlongs when scoring at Chepstow last time. Although she encounters a faster surface today, a four pounds penalty may not be enough to stop her, and Easter Parade is the selection.
