mid-division, headway 2f out, every chance 1f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong
in touch ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on well to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, held on well
held up in touch, headway under pressure over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway under pressure under 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
in touch and keen, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards
never better than mid-division
chased leaders over 4 furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, not pace to challenge final furlong
held up, not clear run 2f out, switched right to stand rail over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders 5f
A large turnout for the finale, with many in with a shout but Dayglo Dancer, Spanish Gold and Captain Hardy are the trio we prefer, with the latter getting a tentative vote. Captain Hardy has been running well of late, posting a good second to Jacaranda here on 11 June, and although both his wins have been on the all-weather at Woverhampton, it would be no surprise at all if he were to prevail from stall 22. Really though it is an event not to play too heavily in, with many dangers such as topweight Dayglo Dancer, a gutsy winner at Chepstow the time before last. Spanish Gold will appreciate the drop back in trip, having failed to last out over a mile, while Look Here Now would be one to consider if the going changed to soft. All in all a bit of guesswork is required but Captain Hardy is saddled with our vote.
