always prominent, led after 4th to 3 out, one pace approaching last
in touch, went 2nd 6th, led 3 out, ridden and kept on well under pressure flat, just held on all out
led to 2nd, stayed close up, headway to chase winner from 2 out, pushed along and strong run flat, just failed
behind, brief effort into mid-division 6th, weakened after next
in touch, ridden and one pace approaching 2 out
always in rear, jumped slow 5th, weakened and lost touch before 3 out
prominent, went 2nd after 4th, effort to press leader 6th, weakened and blundered 2 out, eased before last
raced wide throughout, led after 4th, stayed prominent until weakened approaching 3 out
Cush Jewel has been consistent enough to warrant support ahead of Who Cares Wins and Venguera. Cush Jewel won with a bit in hand on his only visit here the time before last, the key being the shorter trip. Stepped up in distance at Carlisle three weeks ago, he was found wanting for stamina and is definitely more at home over today's sort of trip. This ex-Irish performer still has scope and is the one to beat. Veneguera in contrast has never won over this short a distance and is a bit high in the handicap at present. Who Cares Wins is relatively lightly raced and has been off three months. The rest are even worse and Cush Jewel, with plenty going for him, will be hard to beat.
