chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
dwelt, held up, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
raced alone stand side, outpaced final 2f
mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home
never better than mid-division
close up, ridden over 1f out, edged right approaching final furlong, kept on
took keen hold early, held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt, held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders to halfway, soon outpaced
never better than mid-division
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed close home
prominent, ridden over 1f out, hampered approaching final furlong, not recovered
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
Another competitive contest with the maximum field of 20 runners declared and several hold solid claims including Romany Nights, Canterloupe and Ellens Academy but the vote goes to Greenwood, who is taken to give weight away all round. Formerly with James Eustace, the selection returned to something like his best on his first start for Pat Murphy when chasing home all the way winner Taranki at Salisbury last time. With improvement to come on his second start for new connections, Greenwood looks worth a bet. Romany Nights showed his best form for some time when second to Thurlestone Rock at Kempton recently and has to be respected with Kieren Fallon again in the saddle. Canterloupe has slipped in the weights of late and has to be respected in this company having shown signs of a revival in recent starts, while Ellens Academy is beginning to show signs of former glories. Blythe Spirit has claims on his best but is probably better over further, while Undeterred may struggle under his penalty. There are plenty of others with claims including Ground Zero, Online Investor, Paddywack and Mimic but Greenwood has a sporting chance in a tough finale and gets the nod.