mid-division, ridden 5f out, soon weakened
towards rear, stumbled after 2f, ridden, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up, ridden, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, in touch, quickened to lead over 4f out, ridden when edged right, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
keen, mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden over 4f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous
keen, in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
always behind
led, to over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led again over 1f out, driven out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Little Richard gets the confident nomination in another moderate contest with Gallas and Top Trees the most likely dangers. The selection was a good second behind Saameq last time out when returning from a long break. He is sure to come on for that run and although he is better over a longer trip he should have too much for his rivals today. Gallas finished in mid-division over this course and distance last time and he has an obvious chance in this company. However, he has yet to win a race and he is better on the turf than the all-weather. Top Trees caught the eye when fifth behind Tycheros here last time but that was over a longer trip than this and he is not the most reliable. In theory he should hold a leading chance here but his overall profile means he is not one to back with any confidence. This is a poor contest and Little Richard is given the nod to lead them home.