mid-division, effort over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden voer 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
soon pushed along, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead close home
chased leaders to halfway, soon outpaced
mid-division, chased along over 2f out, one pace final furlong
never better than mid-division
always behind, pulled up inside final furlong (lost action)
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed close home, ran on
soon pushed along, ridden and weakened 2f out
never better than mid-division
prominent to halfway, ridden and outpaced final 2f
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
led to halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, effort when not clear run 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
Not as competitive as the size of the field would imply. Al Muallim goes well in this type of event but was a little below par on his seasonal reappearance and faces no easy task at the weights. Sharp Hat would have solid claims if at her best but is another whose recent form gives little encouragement. Mizhar has been in fine fettle of late but this is a step up in grade following his recent efforts in selling company so the vote goes to Contrary Mary. Jon Akehurst's charge ran promisingly on her return in better company at Windsor and looks sure to go close on these terms.
