slowly away, mid-division, driven over halfway, soon lost place
slowly away, soon tracking leaders, led 6f out, ridden and raced wide from over 3f out, clear final furlong
held up, ridden over halfway, soon struggling
held up behind, reminders over 9f out, struggling from halfway
led, headed 6f out, ridden over 3f out, no impression
held up, headway 8f out, chased winner over 4f out, ridden and raced wide over 3f out, soon challenging, not quicken inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway halfway, ridden over 4f out, no impression
held up towards rear, lost place from halfway
chased leader, ridden over 6f out, soon weakened
Phantom Stock, Vincent and Minivet look the main protagonists in this tight handicap and the confident vote goes to Phantom Stock. The four -year old from the Willie Jarvis yard was a facile winner when defeating Glory Quest last time and although he has risen in the weights he will be hard to beat with conditions again in his favour. Vincent rates the main danger he won well when defeating Vanbrugh last time. However he to is rising in the weights and he does not have as much scope as the selection so is opposed. Minivet has drooped to a handy mark and could also go well but although he travels well in his races he finds little off the bridle. Of the remainder High Policy is from a yard in form and is worth noting in the market but we are happy to side with Phantom Stock.