rear at start, soon tracking leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left and no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden to chase winner halfway, kept on one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
with leader, led 2f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
The draw should not play too much of a part in a field of this size and the winner should emerge on its merits as the best horse on the day. And that distinction could go to Neon Blue, who is just preferred to Bond Romeo, who held a high reputation before getting upset in the build up to his debut in the Brocklesby. Cut And Dried along with Willjojo can scrap it out for the minor honours, but Neon Blue looks to be the most progressive at this stage and the Atraf colt can strike for the Richard Whittaker team, who have a good record at this time of year around the northern courses.