held up in rear, pushed along and headay over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
led, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakening when not much over 1f out
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furong
in touch, pushed along 4f our ridden and effort 1f out, soon one pace
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
A small but competitive field goes to post for this handicap with many in form rivals in opposition including Sporting Gesture, Golden Lariat and Tip The Dip and we will take a chance on Sporting Gesture. The gelding from the Mick Easterby yard has been at the top of his game all season and he won well last time out when defeating Jeepstar and although he is climbing in the weights he is taken to score again with conditions again in his favour. Golden Lariat rates the main danger he is best when allowed to dominate and he may well get the chance to lead in this small field. Tip The Dip is also worthy of consideration he is one of the least exposed in the field, won well last time out when defeating Claradotnet and he could have been let in lightly for this his handicap debut. Of the remainder Court Of Appeal has dropped to a handy mark and could run well at a big price but we are happy to side with Sporting Gesture.
