led until headed 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, in rear, headway 2f out on inside, soon ridden, not reach leaders
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
always towards rear, never dangerous
behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden to dispute lead just over 1f out, stayed on, no extra towards finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, headway on inner to lead 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong
held up in touch, effort and not much room inside final 2f, switched right over 1f out, finished well, gaining towards finish
behind, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
in mid-division halfway, soon weakened
towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
tracked leader, under pressure over 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders
Jagged can get losses back over a host of rivals including Florian, Willheconquertoo, and Elvina. Although not done any favours by the draw here, Jagged still has the best credentials, having opened his account over five furlongs at Southwell before failing to last out the trip on a return there a fortnight ago. Still slightly better treated on Turf than the all-weather, he can make amends with a bit more restraint from today's pilot Ted Durcan. Florian also ran out of steam at Brighton when trying to make all over seven furlongs, and similar tactics may be tried again here, so he is not to be ruled out. Willheconquertoo takes a further drop in grade and is extremely well-treated on his old form, whereas Elvina in contrast is still learning the game. Her Kempton victory owed much to Frankie Dettori though and it is worrying that she is plunged to this level on only her third start. Compton Banker has seen better days but could take a hand as well, and we shall rely on Jagged.
