tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
led, headed 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, steady headway over 4f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded
mid-division, ridden and lost place 4f out, switched right 2f out, one pace
towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened
mid-division, effort and headway to join leaders 3f out, shaken up to chase leader 1f out, led last strides
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed last strides
mid-division, lost place 4f out, eased from over 1f out
Mexican and Andreyev have both gone quickly downhill in recent years and with neither having given little sign of encouragement of late this is probably best left to Encounter, who gets the vote over Campbells Lad. The selection is not the most consistent of performers but holds solid claims on the strength of a second in similar company behind Ballare at Warwick and a reproduction of that form may suffice. Desert Fury has slipped down the weights this term and is probably best watched unless the market speaks in his favour. Zahunda has claims on the pick of her form and should go on the ground, while Cezzaro probably wants further to show his best form. A move for Muqarrar would be of some interest although a bigger threat may come from Campbells Lad. The son of Mind Games is far from certain to stay this trip on pedigree but has shown enough of late to suggest that he can play a part. Encounter holds solid claims though and he gets the vote.
