mid-division, some headway approaching 2f out, weakened
behind and ridden along, strong run from over 1f out to lead near finish
towards rear on inside, stayed on strongly, not reach leaders
slowly to stride, always behind
chased the leaders, led over 1f out, headed near finish
prominent, lost place after 2f, ran on inside final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, every chance inside final furlong, no chance close home
led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
The most competitive race of the evening can go to Prince Of Blues, who is fancied to reverse recent form with Maktavish and hold the in-form Paddywack, who has solid each way claims after a string of good performances in defeat. Gilded Cove is another in-form runner who merits a little scrutiny but this is a step up in grade for him and he may find a few too good at this level. The same comments are forwarded about Lady Pekan, whose profile does not suggest that she is one to go overboard about despite a cracking effort over course and distance at last weekend's meeting. Therefore, the selection process edges back to the top of the weights and Prince Of Blues, who is already a three-time winner at Wolverhampton, is selected as the one to go well at a price tonight.