held up last, ridden and headway 17th, stayed on from 4 out, mistake 2 out, one pace
prominent, lost place 14th, headway 16th, challenged and led approaching 17th, ridden clear 3 out, ran on well
led, ridden and headed approaching 17th, stayed on but not pace of winner
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 17th, rallied and stayed on from 2 out
held up and mid-division, ridden, headway and challenged 17th, weakened approaching 3 out
This is a tough race in which Gunther McBride is sure to have his supporters, but we will take a chance on Chicuelo. The selection beat Moor Lane last time and will have come on for that run, and providing he puts in a clear round he will take all the beating. Gunther McBride will relish the ground and will go well, but may need this his first run of the season. Un Jour A Vassey won well last time time but will find this more competitive, while Swansea Bay is another that will have to improve after winning well last time. Maximise could be interesting as he is having his first outing for Martin Pipe but may need the run, while Stars out Tonight will also benefit from this, his first run of the season. This is a competitive race, but Chicuelo will be fit after his win at Ascot last weekend, and he gets the vote.
