tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on towards finish
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
with leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
held up, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
Ile Michel gets the narrow verdict against Master Robbie and Morning After. Lady Herries' gelding appears to reserve his better performances for smaller fields and with a favourable handicap mark exploited earlier in the season, the classified route could yield yet more winners. George Duffield looks an ideal booking. Master Robbie has had plenty of racing this term. He finished behind Ile Michel at Folkestone and while he has a pull at the weights; it is likely that our selection has probably improved a little more than the Channon charge. Royal Storm is the potential fly in the ointment despite posting a below par performance last time out. If he is allowed a soft lead, he could be capable of stealing this prize.