mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on to chase leaders
slowly into stride, held up, ridden 3f out, headway on inside over 2, one pace
keen, led over 5f out, headed over 2f out, weakened
soon in rear
in touch, ridden over 4f out, faded
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, came wide and ran on
always in rear
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened
slowly into stride, effort and not clear run over 2f out, stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong
led, headed 5f out, led again over 2f out, all out when headed inside final furlong
held up towards rear, some late headway
in touch, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra
Old Bailey has been in great form this winter and can land another contest at the expense of Merdiff and Kew The Music. David Barron's gelding has managed two victories at Southwell recently over six furlongs and he also boasts winning form here last summer over this trip. The stable continues in excellent form and he looks the one they all have to beat. Merdiff also hit winning form last time, he just got the better of Adantino over six furlongs. As with the selection he does have excellent form over this trip as well and should be capable of getting into a place at least. Kew The Music was in great heart during last November, landing two competitive events, if fit following his short holiday he should be in the shake up. Sundried Tomato showed signs of a return to form last time and could prove best of the remainder, however Old Baily appeared to win with a bit in hand last time and can go in again this afternoon
