mid-division, soon ridden, kept on, never nearer
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, stayed on gamely
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, hung left over 1f out, one pace
broke well, soon ridden, lost place, eased halfway, virtually pulled up
slow into stride, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden and led entering final furlong, driven out
always towards rear
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened
keen, chased leaders, hung right halfway, soon weakened
Bond Mirage goes well fresh and is expected to take this having shown he acts on this track and this distance. He looks fairly weighted and has a decent apprentice aboard while his trainer is in good form. His main danger could be the Southwell specialist Weetman's Weigh who rarely runs a bad race at this track. A winner at this track on five occasions this is his level and he is expected to run his usual genuine race. Air Of Esteem has proved frustrating over the years, generally running well but not winning very often. Better on other AW surfaces he is passed over here despite likely to start favourite. Mr Stylish is another who is difficult to place though is capable on his day. He ran with promise last time out so it is not out of the question he will run into a place.