towards rear, raced wide over 3f out, ridden and edged left 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
held up behind leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ran on final furlong to lead post
prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, soon behind and eased 2f out
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch when hampered after 100 yards, settled in mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
led, headed over 4f out, soon behind
always towards rear
Another competitive race in which El Coto, Imperialistic and Selective form the shortlist and the vote is given to El Coto. The selection lost no caste in defeat when a good fourth behind Fine Silver at Newbury last time. If he can reproduce that effort here then he will not be far away at the finish. Imperialistic ran as though her turn might be about to come when a close third behind Pentecost over this course and distance, but this race is more competitive and the draw has given her plenty to do. Selective looked in need of the race at Doncaster last time over 6f and he reverts back to his optimum trip here. He is well-drawn and it would be no surprise to see him go close. Silk Fan is another that has been every chance by the draw, while My Paris may be in the grip of the handicapper at present and is probably best watched. This is a fascinating handicap which may just go the way of El Coto.
El Coto 10-1 Close up, chased leader 3f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 4th of 19, 4l behind Fine Silver at Newbury 1m hcp gs.
My Paris 33-1 Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Jedburgh at Newmarket 7f hcp gf.
Ballast (IRE) 20-1 Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon no impression, eased when no chance inside final furlong, 10th of 19, 9l behind Fine Silver at Newbury 1m hcp gs.
Imperialistic (IRE) 7-1 Prominent, led well over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Pentecost at Thirsk 1m stk sft.
Selective 16-1 Behind, some late headway but never near to challenge, 8th of 15, 6l behind Merlin's Dancer at Doncaster 6f hcp gd in Mar.
Young Mr Grace (IRE) 11-1 Tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Zilch at Newcastle 7f hcp sft.
Kings Point (IRE) 25-1 Broke well, soon steadied and held up, headway and not clear run 1f out, soon eased, 11th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Jedburgh at Newmarket 7f hcp gf.
Vicious Warrior 7-1 Keen, chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Lygeton Lad at Lingfield 1m stk (D2) pol in Dec.
