prominent for 4f
dwelt, soon prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed final furlong, not quicken
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on
slowly into stride, always behind
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, pulled hard, always towards rear
mid-division, switched wide halfway, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
hb, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, never nearer
chased leaders to halfway
prominent, ridden to lead final furlong, ran on
A poor event packed full of moderate performers. Valuable Gift has been in fair form of late but has had plenty of chances and looks vulnerable against lesser exposed rivals on these terms. Sir Don has claims on his best turf form but lacks both experience and recent outing while Voluptuous is improving but is nothing out of the ordinary so the tentative vote goes to Mac's Talisman. Bill O'Gorman's colt is a well bred type and has hinted at ability on both starts to date without being knocked about. The three-year-old is open to further progress and can get off the mark under Brett Doyle.