held up, headway over 5f out, every chance 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
keen hold tracking leaders, ridden 6f out, soon weakened
led after 4f, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
held up in rear, steady headway over 6f out, led on bit 2f out, ridden and edged left 1f out, ran on
slow into stride, soon in touch, ridden 6f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 5f out, weakened 3f out
led 4f, ridden and lost place over 8f out, soon behind
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on onepace
prominent, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 4f out
This is little better than a seller and Favorisio will be a popular choice to follow up his recent win at Southwell. However, he does take a bit of knowing and with regular pilot Tony Culhane elsewhere, he looks one to take on. Windshift, who was beaten just over a length by Favorisio and meets his conqueror on 4lbs better terms, must have a chance of gaining his revenge. He looked as though he might benefit for a step up in trip that day and will again be ridden by Phillip Makin, who seems to get on well with the seven-year-old. Mission To Mars appreciated the forcing tactics employed last time, but whether he will get such a soft lead again remains to be seen, while both Caliban and Adalpour have a chance of sorts if putting their best foot forward, something they cannot be relied upon to do. However, a chance is taken with the ex-Polish Teorban, who ran well for a long way in a maiden hurdle at Huntingdon last weekend. A winner in his home country over a mile, he starts off his handicapping career here on a moderate mark and if he retains any ability at all, he should see these off on these terms.
