towards rr, rdn over 6f out, nv tbld ldrs
towards rr, nv dang
i.t, rdn 5f out, ef over 3f out, sn wknd
i.t, rdn over 5f out, ef over 3f out, wknd wl over 2f out
towards rr, hdw u.p over 7f out, wknd over 5f out
m.d, pushed along over 5f out, sn wknd
trkd ldr, rdn over 6f out, sn wknd
i.t, rdn 9f out, wknd over 7f out
hld up in rr, rdn 9f out, hdw over 3f out, styd on same pace fl 2f
sn led, rdn and hdd over 6f out, s o.p
trkd ldr, led over 6f out, rdn clr 3f out, easily
Clarice Starling is taken here to improve on recent form and confirm the promise he showed earlier in his career. He ran his best race at this track and the step up in trip should suit him. Dual purpose Royal Castle is one to consider based on his efforts of last season and looks fairly weighted with the jockey booking taking the eye. The jockey booking for Great As Gold also takes the eye with Eddie Ahern aboard. This Southwell-loving four-year-old was well beaten by a well handicapped horse last time out and this step up in trip looks sure to suit.