always prominent, ridden 3f out, chased winner 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders
led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one paced inside final furlong
always prominent, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, soon pushed along, never near leaders
slowly into stride, always behind
led until over 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway on outside 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, effort 2f out, switched right 1f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong
Air Of Esteem will appreciate the return to this company having been found out in better races of late, but he looks to have plenty on under his big weight, while Blushing Spur looked one to avoid after turning in a mulish display at Southwell last time. Feast Of Romance has looked out of sorts of late, but Czar Wars, who is effective here, comes into this in good form and will be difficult to keep out of the frame. Firework's win here last month was given a boost by the subsequent success of the runner-up Queensberry on Saturday evening. There is no reason why he shouldn't go well again, but a chance is taken with the first time visored Foreign Editor, who takes a big drop in class. John Quinn's seven-year-old has gone over two years without winning, but the last time he visited the winners enclosure was when he gave weight and a beating to Air Mail, which would make him something of a steering job in this, so it is hoped the visor has the desired effect.
