always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
with leader, led over 2f out, soon driven, headed inside final furlong, one pace
took keen hold and led, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slow away, held up towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, driven to lead inside final firlong, kept on well
chased leaders until weakened over 1f out
behind and outpaced, ridden and headway on outer 2f out, kept on final 2f, no impression
towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, challenged on outer approaching 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Tropical Storm and Flash Ram look the two to concentrate on here and the vote is given to the first mentioned. The 3-year-old was a good third behind Kind at Kempton last time, and as the winner has since gone on to frank the form he looks to have solid claims. He is still lightly-raced and will come on for his seasonal reappearance run and he sets a decent standard here for the newcomers. Flash Ram was racing from out of the handicap when second behind Smart Minster at Ripon last time. He has to be respected but his overall profile is a little disappointing and for that reason he is opposed. James Fanshawe's Polar Magic is the other worth considering as he is a well-bred colt and is from a yard in good form. The market should be monitored for any clues but he looks to be one of the more interesting runners in the field. However, Tropical Storm looks to have rock solid form, is still improving and is the one they all have to beat.
