in touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (wore cheek pieces)
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced keen, held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach winner
held up in rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
chased winner to over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
A race that lacks strength in depth and looks little more than a match between Platinum Duke and Compton Dynamo. The former has proved a most consistent performer and has been well placed to win nine times this term mainly at this level. Kevin Ryan's charge was badly drawn last time and the run should be ignored but may have to settle for minor honours against Compton Dynamo who rates the TEAMtalk selection. Gerard Butler's charge was unsuited by the testing conditions last time but has otherwise held his form well in better company and can take advantage of a significant drop in grade with conditions in his favour. Montecassino Abbey and Storm Clear are both fair performers but are likely to struggle with the selection on these terms.