dwelt, soon mid-division, pushed along, headway over 3f out, ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along halfway, some late headway but never near to challenge
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leader to halfway
mid-division, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
never better than mid-division
mid-division, chased along over 3f out, no impression final furlong
raced alone far side, in touch, ridden, every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
A very competive field line up for this seven furlong handicap where Zilch is a speculative selection to beat Marshman and San Antonio. This son of Zilzal hasn't seen a racecourse since May when well beaten behind Fire Up The Band.That was his only outing this season so he has obviously had training problems. However on his best form in group company and top handicaps in previous seasons he could be thrown in at the weights and may spring a surprise. Top weight Marshman will be a big danger following his recent victory over Raphael at Musselburgh, and San Antonio could run well if recapturing his spring form. But although Michael Bells yard is having a quiet time at present Zilch could represent decent value in an open looking affair.