held up, mistake 1st, headway 7th, chased winner 3 out, hit 2 out, stayed on
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, prominent when tried to run out and unseated rider 4 out
jumped right 1st, always behind, tailed off
held up, headway approaching 7th, soon ridden, kept on from 3 out
mid-division, headway approaching 7th, every chance 4 out, one pace from 3 out
chased leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace from 2 out
chased leader, led 3rd to 5th, led after 4 out, ridden after 2 out, ran on well
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
behind until pulled up before 7th
prominent until weakened after 3 out
chased leaders until 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
led to 3rd, led 5th, mistake 7th, ridden and headed after 4 out, weakened after next
Danish Decorum was most impressive when winning over course and distance last time and is taken to follow up today, Nephite and Magic Sky are put forward as the main dangers. The selection had been in great form last year and returned to the racecourse last month in the same mood. He comfortably beat today's rival and subsequent winner Papua by five lengths and he still looks on a very handy mark. Nephite is also in good heart at present having gained victories at Towcester and Perth. The handicapper may now have his measure but he should still be involved in the finish. Magic Sky is the dark horse in the line up having performed well in France earlier in the year and now with the powerful Paul Nicholls yard. Any market move for this one should be heeded. Mart Pipe's Escompteur will not have to improve much to play a major part and looks the best of the others, but our idea of the winner is Danish Decorum.
