led after 1f, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened over 2f out, soon eased
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, effort halfway, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
always towards rear, never dangerous
led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened quickly
with leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
This looks a fair maiden for the All-Weather and Rifleman, who attracted plenty of support on his debut, will know more this time. Smartly into his stride at Southwell, he only gave way in the latter stages, where lack of condition took it's toll. However, he faces a stiff task with Laggan Bay, who is the TEAMtalk selection. Richard Hannon's colt turned in some useful efforts, in the face of some stiff tasks on turf, including when fitted with blinkers. Although he isn't the most straightforward of rides, this looks his easiest task to date and should complete a Hannon double. Just Fly is from a yard in good form at present and will be difficult to keep out of the frame, while others to consider include Cake It Easy and the giant Dugdale, who is one to keep an eye on as a three-year-old.
