chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra
outpaced and behind, kept on well final furlong, never nearer
soon led, ridden and headed final furlong, weakened quickly
steadied start, held up in rear, switched to wide outside 2f out, quickened to lead final furlong, very easily
held up, effort and ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up, not clear run 2f out to over 1f out, ran on, no chance with winner
The lightly raced Zargus, a half-brother to former Queen Mary winner, Romantic Myth, is open to any amount of improvement, but has been done no favours by the draw. Master Robbie will find this easier than the Listed event he tackled last time and is sure to make his presence felt, but the vote goes to Izmail. He has plenty of pace and should be able to get across from his low draw. Although he was well beaten at Leicester last time, he would certainly have finished closer had he not been eased and this stiff five furlongs, on fast ground should prove ideal.