with leader, led halfway, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, all out
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, lost place after 5f, no danger after
towards rear, headway halfway, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
keen, in touch to halfway, soon tailed off
held up and keen, headway 9f out, ridden over 3f out, edged left and weakened over 2f out
always behind, tailed off halfway, virtually pulled up over4f out
Celtic Major ran well in defeat last time out and should have the experience to land this from previous winner Mount Clerigo and newcomer Blushing Bull. The selection chased home Bramlynn Brook last time out at Plumpton and if reproducing that form should be too good for his rivals on ground, which, on breeding should suit. Mount Clerigo was a surprise winner of a decent race at Aintree last time out but may struggle under his penalty. Blushing Bull has to be respected from a powerful in-form yard but his chance will be reflected in the market and the percentage call is to side with Celtic Major who should have progressed for his debut effort.
