prominent, ridden 4f out, weakened well over 1f out
outpaced, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
very reluctant to race, always well tailed off
mid-division, soon pushed along, lost pace over 5f out, no danger after
led for 1f, prominent, led again over 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway after 2f, led on dip over 1f out, pushed out comfortably
always behind
slowly into stride, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent until ridden and weakened over 2f out, eased well over 1f out
chased leaders and keen, led briefly well over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
outpaced, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on and swished tail inside final furlong
Easily the most valuable race on the card has drawn a competitive field for which Tidy gets a narrow vote ahead of Fonthill Road, Azreme and Blonde En Blonde. Jamie Osborne's charge has shown a progressive profile having landed a maiden success here on his final start last term before making a winning seasonal return in a Haydock handicap in May. The son of Mujadil ran well when third off a 5lb higher mark in a Goodwood handicap next time but found no luck in running on his latest start at Sandown and the run is probably best ignored. Proven on the surface and capable of further progress, Tidy should give a good account while the booking of Jamie Spencer looks significant. Fonthill Road has been in tremendous heart of late, winning three of his four career starts, and is fully effective on Fibresand so clearly rates a big danger with further improvement to come. Azreme stepped up on previous efforts for the fitting of first-time visors when making all at Lingfield last time and is yet another on the upgrade who has to be respected. Blonde En Blonde completed a hat-trick of wins during a successful winter all-weather campaign but now gives the impression that the handicapper is in charge so preference is for Tidy who looks the answer to a difficult race.
