led 3f, led again 10f out, wandered under pressure and headed final furlong, no extra
behind, stayed on 2f out, never nearer
held up mid-division, steady headway 4f out, led going well final furlong, soon ridden, headed and not quicken final 75 yards
tracked leader, led after 3f, headed 10f out, stayed prominent to 5f out, kept on under pressure
in touch until ridden and weakened behind final 3f
held up mid-division, steady headway 4f out, challenged 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead final 75 yards, driven out
prominent until ridden and weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway and staying on when not much room rails inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
close up until ridden and weakened 2f out
mid-division until ridden and weakened 2f out
always in rear
tracked leaders, chased clear 5f out, ridden and not quicken final furlong
close up, effort on outside over 1f out, not quicken
Sir Mark Prescott's Coalition is likely to be a popular choice for this stayers' handicap and, although that will be reflected by a short price, he is difficult to oppose and gets the TEAMtalk vote. A winner of his last three starts, the son of Polish Precedent won with plenty in hand at Newcastle last time and there should be plenty more improvement to come. The dangers include the consistent topweight Bid For Fame, Peter Hedger's Salisbury winner Malarkey, Alec Stewart's in form Fourth Dimension and Typhoon Tilly from the Charlie Egerton stable but it will be a surprise if the favourite is beaten.