tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression and just held on for 2nd
held up in 6th, pushed along 3f out, ridden to press leaders over 1f out, weakened towards finish
tracked clear leader, closed on bit 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well
took keen hold early, held up last and well off the pace, headway on wide outside 2f out, stayed on under pressure to press for 2nd well inside final furlong, not reach winner
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
dwelt, held up in 5th, ridden and weakened 2f out
set strong pace, clear after 3f, kicked on 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Some decent performers will line up in this mile event and, in it, we reckon Take A Bow can get the better of Free Trip. The selection has looked progressive this season and, prior to running a very good second to Audience at York, beat Free Trip by three lengths over seven furlongs here on August 11. Much as he is now seven-pounds worse off at the weights with the Britannia Stakes fifth, his turn of foot might see him come out again, although the latter will appreciate the step up to a mile today. Turning to the others and Streams Of Gold would not appear to have an obvious chance based on his Pontefract maiden win, and Master Marvel, much as he won well at Newmarket in April, was well behind Free Trip in the Britannia. Royal Prince won twice in June but has more to do here, while much as Sew'N'So Character was a fair fourth at Beverley last time, he has just one career win to his name. Finally, Barathea Dreams won over course and distance in April but has failed to build on that effort, although he has been fairly highly-tried. In summary, then, once again for us the vote goes to Take A Bow.
