held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, challenged strongly and carried left inside final furlong, just held
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, driven to challenge over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, strongly challenged final furlong, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, held on
A very interesting little race in prospect here with some top yards are set to be represented. And the three-year-olds look the pick of the bunch. Dubai Success is an obvious one to consider after his 10-length victory on his debut at Ripon, but Promotion displayed a useful turn of foot when scoring at Sandown and he will hard to beat again under the champion jockey tonight. The son of Saddlers Wells bounced off the fast ground on his debut - belaying the traditions of his pedigree to lead a field of unexposed rivals home. He is sure to appreciate this extra distance here and can give his Regal connections another welcome winner. Hawksbill is another who is going the right way and adds extra spice to an intriguing contest, but Promotion is taken to lead them home this time. King's Thought may be the best of the older brigade.
