started slowly, behind, pushed along halfway, never in contention
chased winner, ridden over 3f out, one pace over 1f out
in touch, effort on inside rail when not clear run inside final 2f, soon switched left to outer and ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ran wide bend over 5f out but stayed close up, led over 1f out, soon clear, ridden out
held up, headway to chase leaders when not much room and squeezed out inside final 2f, never dangerous after
soon pushed along to chase leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on one pace under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
started slowly, held up and always in rear
raced keenly, led, pushed 3 lengths clear 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
A modest list of acceptors after a healthy five-day interest can be led home by Best Before, who is selected over Espada and Phred, who are expected to put up the most resistance. However, Every Note Counts does have claims at the weights and is one to closely monitor in the betting. That said, his recent form is below the standard posted by the selection and he will have to work hard to get involved tonight. Therefore, this looks to be a fairly straightforward task for Best Before if he repeats his solid effort in finishing second over course and distance when he last raced here in April. The son of Mujadil will have to be on his guard to hold off the challenge represented by Espada on these revised terms. But, as his Jamie Osborne-trained rival has been struggling to get home over this trip this season, Best Before does look the more reliable option to kick-start the meeting with a winner.
