in touch, efffort to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace
held up, headway on wide outside over 2f out, soon one pace and no impression
held up towards rear, steady headway on rails from 3f out, stayed on to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on well towards finish to take 2nd final stride
behind until some headway final 2f, never dangerous
tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, went 2nd inside final 3f, driven to lead inside final furlong, held on well
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader to inside final 3f, weakened 2f out
held up in mid-division, weakened over 2f out
behind, never near leaders
led, ridden 2f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, caught for 2nd last stride
An open handicap in which it's hard to take a strong view, but in having to nominate something, we will go for Cantrip, with Court One, Snow's Ride and Rome among those to consider as alternatives. Looking at the field. Court One has suddenly got the hang of this game, winning his last two races. Much as he's now rated two-pounds higher than for the latest of those wins, this track should suit, he's at the right end of the weights, and can go well. Cantrip runs here under a penalty after a decisive Folkestone success and, given that she is well weighted on the basis of her win at Lingfield last May, can be given a chance again. Galandora also comes here in good heart, having won two of her last four races, but she is six-pounds higher in the ratings now than for the latest of them. Cedar Master can be given a chance if getting back to the form of his Goodwood win in 2002, and he comes here fit from a recent hurdling run, while Rome, Mostarsil and Moon Emperor are closely weighted on the back of their course and distance runs on June 3. Much as he's been winning on the all-weather of late, Snow's Ride holds a chance based on his Chester winning form of last September, and Mr Ed cannot be ruled out either if primed and ready for this run, his first for 209 days. Finally, Dovedon Hero is back to near a winning mark but is unproven at this trip. However, if you think he's going to take to it, he cannot be ruled out either. As we say, it's tricky but the vote goes to Cantrip.