held up behind, headway 2f out, to chase leaders, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, stayed on well, ridden out
in rear, some headway on outer 2f out, no impression on leaders from over 1f out
tracked leaders, driven to lead just inside final 2f, hard ridden and headed just inside final furlong, no extra final 100yards
tracked leader, led narrowly after 5f, headed over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly 2f out
held up in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon behind
held up mid-division, not clear run 2f out, kept on one pace
held up behind, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, kept on final 2f, not troubled leaders
led until headed narrowly after 5f, led again over 3f out, headed just inside final 2f, kept on until weakened final furlong
A wide open contest with Neckar Valley, Clarisse, Team Mate and Cill Droichead all holding sound claims, but we will take a chance on Clarisse. The selection ran well from a bad draw at Goodwood last time when fifth behind Tip The Dip. He has a good draw here and will be hard to beat with conditions in his favour. Neckar Valley rates the main danger as he was a good third in a class B handicap last time out behind Greta D'argent. But he gave the impression he would be suited by further so the step down in trip may not suit. Team Mate is also worthy of respect and finished a place in front of the selection last time out, but we take Clarisse to gain revenge with the Henry Candy horses in top form. Cill Droichead would have a chance on his best form but he is becoming disappointing, so we are happy to side with Clarisse.