towards rear, never dangerous
always in rear division
held up, driven over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, never on terms
dwelt, always behind
towards rear, pushed along and brought wide over 2f out, effort and no impression final 2f
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, driven over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong until headed close home
Rampage was just pipped at Windsor last week and can go one better this afternoon, African Gift and Misaro look to be the obvious dangers. The selection should have won that Windsor event but drifted across the track in the closing stages. As it was only her second ever race it was probably due to greenness and we should see a more polished performance this afternoon. African Gift failed in her hat-trick bid last time, finishing third to Harrys House. Back over six furlongs she has to be a danger to all. Misaro took advantage of a dropping mark last time when comfortably beating St Ivien at Wolverhampton. He is penalised six pounds for that victory, but should still be capable of playing a major role. The enigmatic Viewforth is still on a decent mark and should do best of the others, however our idea of the winner is Rampage.
Trick Cyclist 12-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Fyodor (8-13) at Redcar 5f hcp 45-70 (5) gf.
Rampage 5-1 (9-0) Held up, in rear, swiched left and headway 2f out, every chance when hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, nk behind Greenwood (9-0) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Cerebus 14-1 (8-1) With leaders far side group, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 18, 8l behind Balakiref (8-7) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sept.
African Gift 14-1 (9-0) Behind, headway and ridden well over 1f out, not much room but kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Harrys House (8-6) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft.
Viewforth 12-1 (8-4) Led stand's side group, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Balakiref (8-7) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Sept.
Shifty Night (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Led stands' side group 4f, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 22l behind Blessed Place (8-13) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gf in Sept.
Piccolo Prince 9-2jt-fav (9-1) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, 8l behind Blackheath (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Misaro (GER) 11-2 (8-7) Led after 1f, clear 2f out, ridden approaching 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol beating St Ivian (8-10) by 2l, 13 ran.
