led to 2nd, stayed prominent until weakened 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
held up, headway after 7th, led 4 out to 3 out, ridden when left in lead and badly hampered 2 out, soon headed, no extra flat
prominent, led 2nd, ridden and headed approaching 10th, weakened 4 out
held up, headway 10th, ridden after 3 out, left 2nd 2 out, soon led, driven out
keen in touch, headway 10th, ridden and 3 lengths clear when fell 2 out
chased leaders to 10th, left poor 3rd 2 out
prominent to 3rd, soon behind, headway 7th, lost place and behind when pulled up before 8th
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 10th
chased leaders, blundered 6th, led approaching 10th, ridden and headed 4 out, beaten when fell 3 out
Athnowen, Ain Tecbalat and Pounsley Mill look the main protagonists in this tight affair and we will side with Athnowen. The gelding defeated Strong Magic in good style last time out and although that rival is better off at the weights Athenowen won with plenty in hand and he is taken to score. Ain Tecbalet rates the main danger.He was a good second behind Mr Cospector last time and he will not be far away. However he looks in the handicappers grip at present.Reflex Courier is better over further. So in a race that throws up more questions than answers we are happy to side with Athnowen.