raced stand side, behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer
slowly away, behind, raced centre, never dangerous
raced centre, held up, headway to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced stand side, prominent, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader centre 5f
raced centre, in touch, ridden and every chance from over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced centre, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, outpaced well over 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong
raced centre, led, ridden and hung right over 3f out, soon headed, weakened
raced centre, towards rear, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
raced centre, towards rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Mac's Talisman, Zonnebeke and Leitrim Rock form our shortlist for this race with the vote going to Mac's Talisman. The selection ran well when placed at both Musselburgh and Southwell from a three-pounds higher mark than today before disappointing on his last outing. However, he really ought to be competitive at this lowly grade and, with sheepskin cheekpieces fitted, looks set to run a big race. Zonnebeke came good in a Thirsk seller last time and should be competitive for a place, although the visor that she wore to victory there is left off today. Judged on her Bath fourth behind Mister Completely two runs ago, Roving Vixen can be given a shout, although she ran indifferently here last time. Danifah's two wins have come at the minimum trip and she has yet to prove she stays this far, while Lilian, who is fitted with blinkers for the first time, can also be given a shout if returning to her autumn form, although she has yet to win a race. Esperance is also a maiden but Flying Spud comes here on the back of a decent Beverley run and can't be ruled out of bagging some money. Leitrim Rock looked a bit more like his old self at Chepstow last time and is another to consider in what is, overall, a weakish event. The vote, however, goes to Mac's Talisman.
