tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened
with leader, ridden over 2f out, faded approaching final furlong
mid-division, closer order 5f out, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened 2f out
reared start, in touch, ridden 3f out, every chance 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, no extra
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, slight chance over 1f out, soon weakened
unruly and very slowly away, rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on
led until ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened
slowly into stride, held up rear, effort and headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
in touch until lost place and weakened 5f out
in touch, closer order 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A poor contest to finish with and although he hasn't won for nearly two years, Fife And Drum is still a major player at this level along with Alsyati and Molly's Secret, with the latter getting the vote. She comes into this on the back of a fair effort at Warwick, under todays apprentice, when just failing to peg back Chevin in a similar contest to this. She is clearly in good form and looks more likely to run her race than some of her rivals. Fife And Drum isn't the easiest of rides, but is more than capable on his day. He won't mind the fast ground and runs off the same mark as when runner-up to Lara Falana at Salisbury last year. Alsyati is from a stable enjoying a good season and has one of the more experienced riders on board. However, he is a horse who needs things to fall just right for him and the safer option is Molly's Secret, who goes well for her young rider.
