behind, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 2 out, not much room and hampered approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
always behind
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
led, ridden 2f out, stayed on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
Branston Tiger gets the confident vote with Prince Of Gold and Italian Mist rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when defeating Baylaw Star and although he has a penalty for that win he is running against some mainly out of sort rivals. He has conditions to suit and from a good draw he is taken to score. Prince Of Gold rates the main danger as he has dropped to a handy mark and showed signs of a revival despite being well beaten last time out. The return to this trip will suit and he will not be far away. Italian Mist is another worthy of respect as he is also on a fair mark and will appreciate the step back up to this trip. Of the remainder Noul has the ability to go close but he may just need the run after a 250 day absence. Of the remainder Chickado was second behind Inch By Inch last time but this looks more competitive and for the winner we return to the in form Branston Tiger.