prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, led after 3f, ridden 2f out, driven out final furlong
towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, pushed along halfway, soon outpaced
always behind
soon led, headed after 3f, remained in touch until weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
Speedie Rossini has the best recent form on view and can step up a gear in an awful race, with Houdini Bay and Fransiscan put up as potential threats. If ever there was ever an example of typical Banded racing then this is it, with even the selection having finished stone last on two of his five career starts to date. However, there may be light at the end of the tunnel as he was not beaten far into second on his first visit here nine days ago. That was the second time that he had worn blinkers, and with the step back up in trip to help, he can prove best of a bad bunch. As for the rest, Houdini Bay finished second in selling company at Ayr in May, while Fransiscan has been tried in a visor and cheekpieces without success to date. In a race best swiftly forgotten, Speedie Rossini is the pick.