chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept
held up stand side, never able to challenge
chased leaders to halfway stand side
behind, never a factor
held up far side, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and edged right inside final furlong, no extra close home
in touch stand side, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders stand side group, ran on to lead over 1f out, headed close home
towards rear stand side group, never dangerous
chased leaders far side group, soon behind
never better than mid-division far side group
chased leaders stand side, hung left over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, never able to challenge far side
mid-division stand side, effort over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
chased leaders far side group, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders far side group, ridden and one pace final furlong
always behind stand side group
mid-division stand side, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
led stand side, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
led far side group, headed over 2f out, soon behind
A horrid race for punters with many nagging doubts about the draw, the jockeys and the constitution of the horses to consider. Caribbean Blue is given the most tentative of nods although Harrison's Flyer and Uhuru Peak are sure to be popular. Caribbean Blue has a good lass aboard and unlike a number of these, has relatively few miles on the clock. Harrison's Flyer is unproven over the trip but ran solidly in a Leicester maiden and has to be given utmost respect in spite of the draw. Uhuru Peak has ability but needs a strong ride and may not be ideally suited to the terms of this competition. Megabond has dropped plenty in the handicap from her juvenile days and looks a fair price of those drawn low. Not a race for the faint-hearted or loose-walleted and Caribbean Blue is selected to give us a sporting bet in the finale.