raced wide in mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
took keen hold in touch, driven to chase leading pair 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never reached challenging position
never going well in rear, eased when no chance final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, good headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, closing finish, always just held
behind until moderate headway final furlong
slowly into stride, stumbled soon after start, behind, switched left to outside 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with leading pair
always towards rear
chased leader, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Envision has been in irresistible form and is fancied to land himself a four-timer; Dancing Guest, Li Najma and Sicilian are fancied to pose the most problems along the way. Sicilian has taken time to get the hang of things and will never be a star at Barry Hills' yard. However, he won nicely enough at Windsor in June and is rated as a threat on that form. He is a likely candidate to make the running but, as he faces a stiffer test, he may prove vulnerable to a speedier type. Li Najma is a consistent filly that knows her way around here. Clive Brittain's charge is in great heart and she rates as a fair option for each-way punters to consider - assuming the price is right! Similar comments apply to Dancing Guest, who is unbeaten on this surface in two previous outings and has to be considered as a live danger. However, Richard Hannon has really found the key to Envision these days and, as he is still potentially well treated off a mark of 79, this son of Pivotal is fancied to take the beating in the finale.
