tracked leaders, going well to lead 2f out, ridden and headed approaching 1f out, weakened
always well behind
rear start, in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway 3f out, quickened up to lead over 1f out, soon clear
with leader, ridden and weakened 2f out
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon held
mid-division, headway on outside at halfway, stayed on, no chance with front pair
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on one pace
led, headed 2f out and weakened
The inform Sharp Hat and Cash will no doubt have their followers but a chance is taken with Dil. At first glance Norma Macauley's charge appears to be up against it having finished out with the washing on his last eight outings, however he comes to form at this time of year and was second in this event last season off a mark of 65. He may have regressed since then but still cannot be ignored with a 20 pound pull with the winner Mutared. Sharp Hat landed moderate races here and at Catterick in November and wasn't disgraced last time when third to Ellens Lad. But for the main danger it has to be Cash who beat a big field at Southwell a fortnight ago and has also shown ability here in the past. Prince Of Blues is also worthy of a mention as he is steadily slipping down the weights, but we take Dil to return to his best.