behind, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders
prominent over 3f
soon led, clear 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
soon prominent, chased leader over 3f out, soon ridden, led well inside final furlong, all out
slowly into stride, held up, headway on inside over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
led early, always prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance well inside final furlong, kept on
held up, pushed along and headway 2f out, not troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden and weakening when not much room on inside over 3f out
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, headway on outside over 4f out, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
With seven course winners in the field this looks competitive but preference goes to Arc El Ciel ahead of Ronny From Donny and the cleverly named Noble Locks. The selection won a classified event at this track on the back of a long absence last time out and if he remains in the same mood will take all the beating despite not having the best of draws. Ronny From Donny rarely runs a bad race at this track and although this may not be his ideal distance he is consistent enough to trouble the first choice here. Noble Locks is another who reserves his best for this track and although needing to defy a longish break should come here ready. On balance it should pay to follow the likely favourite Arc El Ciel to shoulder top weight to victory.
