led far side, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on but held by winner inside final furlong
in touch far side, under pressure 2f out, not quickened over 1f out
led stands side, overall leader 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, ridden out
in touch stands side until ridden and weakened 2f out
prominent stands side, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up far side, effort 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
started slowly, raced far side, towards rear, stayed on well from over 1f out, nearest finish
started slowly, raced stands side, in touch until weakened 2f out
held up in touch far side, ridden and weakened 3f out, tailed off final 2f
raced far side, in rear, ran on well from over 1f out, nearest finish
started slowly, raced far side, held up, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders
prominent far side until weakened 3f out, tailed off final 2f
switched right to stands side, held up, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
In an extremely difficult race, Beyond The Clouds is just preferred to take advantage of a good draw, with Patavellian, Mister Sweets and Zarzu the main dangers. Beyond The Clouds is an admirably consistent sprinter who loves fast ground, and was not disgraced when facing a stiff task behind Pic Up Sticks in a conditions race at Beverley last time. He has won twice here, and the booking of Kieren Fallon looks significant. Zarzu had no luck in running in a similar race over seven furlongs at Musselburgh last time, but this is probably his best trip and he looks sure to go well from a good draw, with Darryll Holland another eye-catching jockey booking. Patavellian won his final three starts last season and with Roger Charlton's string in fair form can be expected to go well on his reappearance. Mister Sweets has some very soild form in two starts on turf this year and looks a big danger, while Sundried Tomato and Najeebon would both have claims but may be undone by a poor low draw.