held up last, driven 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression on leaders
tracked winner to over 2f out, hard driven and soon weakened
chased leaders, pulled hard after 3f, chased winner going well over 2f out, hard driven and every chance over 1f out, always held final furlong
made all, dictated pace, shaken up 2f out, hard pressed over 1f out, stayed on strongly under pressure, driven out
held up in close 3rd, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
Another tight handicap with every runner holding a fair chance. Rasam would go well on his old form but he has not run for over two years and it will be some training performance if he can win this after such a long absence. Arabie is improving with racing and is still open to improvement and with his yard beginning to hit form he is a danger to all. Smirk will like the cut in the ground but he looks in the handicappers grip at present. Vintage Premium is well weighted on his best form and could run well at a fair price.
