prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened
towards rear, headway over 1f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden halfway, plugged on
held up in touch, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, not run on
led for 1 furlong, stayed prominent, ridden 3 out to chase leaders and one pace
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched right and ran on but not reach leaders
slowly into stride and headway to lead soon after 1 furlong, ridden to clear advantage 2f out, ran on well
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always outpaced in rear
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway over 1f out, not clear run, switched right and ran on
Tayif gets the call over Polar Haze, Canterloupe and Pertemps Magus, with Mr Bountiful and Maunby Raver others to note. Tayif has beaten better opposition than this in the past, and although it is now over three years since he won the Ayr Silver Cup, the eight-year-old continues to pay his way, having won three times this year. His latest effort came in claiming company, and the drop down another level should ensure that he has a major say, although he could have done with a kinder draw. Polar Haze, who has been a grand servant to Jeff Pierce over the years, showed signs of a return to form when third to Penel at Southwell, and although yet to win anywhere else, has a fair draw and should go close as well. Canterloupe is drawn wide and was a beaten favourite here recently. However, she undoubtedly has a good chance at the weights and cannot be discounted either. Pertemps Magus may do better dropped in trip on recent evidence, while Mr Bountiful has a good draw and Maunby Raver is a course and distance winner. Many in with chances then, but Tayif gets the vote.
