soon in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, never reached leaders
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, clear over 1f out, eased towards finish
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached winner
slowly into stride, always behind
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
This could seem like a very long mile for any punters trying to get out of jail in the lucky last but previous course and distance winner Haithem has the capability to go well at a fair price and Derek Shaw's charge is a tentative fancy to round off with a winner. Nickel Sungirl, Onefortheboys and Miss Wizz head the shortlist of dangers - while a move for the old boy Western Command could be interesting. However, Haithem usually goes very well at this course and the ease in grade could be enough to keep him interested to the line. He will also benefit from the tender handling of Lisa Jones, whose record in getting horses to respond for her speaks for itself.