slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 4f out, headway 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, led after 4f, ridden and headed well over 1f out, rallied to lead inside final furlong, headed post
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, no extra inside final furlong
stumbled start, soon led, headed after 4f, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
in touch, ridden 7f out, weakened 5f out
held up, ridden 6f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway 7f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
led early, chased leaders, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 4f out
Maniatis should take all the beating here with Heathers Girl, Romil Star and Big Smoke the others for the shortlist. The selection ran really well when second behind Pure Mischief on this track last time, and with the extra furlong expected to suit, compensation surely awaits. Big Smoke could be dangerous in this grade, but he was well beaten by our selection last time and he is probably best watched on this occasion. Heathers Girl is in good form at present but this mare was out-stayed by Dash of Magic over this course and distance last time and the suspicion is that she is slightly better over shorter. Romil Star was a little disappointing at Newcastle on Thursday behind Hearthstead Dream and he can't be backed with any confidence here, so for the winner we return to Maniatis.