slowly into stride, always behind
keen hold, chase dldrs, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, challenged on outside from 3f out, soon ridden, led over 1f out, clear when edged right inside final furlong
pressed leader, every chance 2f out, not quicken entering final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
held up towards rear, pushed along from 4f out, soon outpaced and beaten
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, one-paced entering final 2f
led, ridden over 3f out, soon edged left under pressure, headed over 1f out, no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear when ran wide bend 5f out, tailed off
A tricky finale with the weights headed by Bond Domingo. He has not sparkled for a while but he handled this surface effectively enough as a two-year-old and the Smart camp are in form. Yorkie has been a frustrating sort to follow for his backers. He tries five today but he showed he was able to handle a softer surface when finishing second to Ridicule. He is drawn well and jockey, Richard Hughes, is riding on the crest of a wave. Quantica should handle the ground but whether he is quite so effective over five is a matter of opinion. Birdwatching comes from a stable in form. He has taken time to get going this year but with the Williams camp in such hot form, the market may speak in his favour despite a draw of five.