mid-division, ridden and raced wide over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders until weakened final 2f
mid-division, ridden approaching 3f out, headway 2f out, kept on approaching final furlong
led and keen, headed approaching 4f out, ridden approaching 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
behind, raced wide over 2f out, never dangerous
with leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final 2f
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on
with leaders, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on one-paced
always behind
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden approaching 4f out, kept on and no impression final 2f
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Few can be seriously fancied in another poor event and this looks a good opportunity for Champagne Rider. Derek Shaw's charge has been a little below his best of late but takes a significant ease in grade and will take plenty of beating if retaining anything like the ability he showed when placed in handicaps off marks in the 70s both on turf and all-weather last term. Nearly A Fool and Euro Venture are both on the downgrade while Telegram Girl has plenty to find with the selection at the weights.