held up in touch, shortlived effort on outer over 2f out, soon beaten
slowly away and lost 6 lengths, just in touch halfway, weakened and well behind final 3f
close up, chased winner over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong until headed final stride
held up in rear, plenty to do 3f out, kept on steadily final 2f, never near to challenge
tracked leaders, driven and not quicken 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led narrowly over 3f out, narrowly headed over 1f out, rallied under pressure final furlong to lead final stride
behind, effort on inner 3f out, no extra final 2f
Hazyview created a big impression last time and is selected over the likes of Red Lancer, Lets Roll and Winged d'Argent. Hazyview absolutely bolted up a the Craven meeting, beating Hello It's Me by five lengths, and as he was eased down near the finish, could still be ahead of the handicapper. With Dominic Fox able to claim five-pounds as well, he has to be the one to beat if in the same mood. Red Lancer has been knocking at the door since returning to turf, and the step back up in trip will help his cause, while Lets Roll is another that will relish the trip judged on his staying on second at Ripon last time. With Camrose and Laawaris only returning to the fray, Winged d'Argent may be best of the rest. Mark Johnston's colt, related to Mana d'Argent, handled the soft ground when making a winning debut at Pontefract 17 days ago and would not be sent down from Middleham to be an also ran, so do not let his inexperience put you off backing him for a place at least. After his awesome performance at Newmarket though, Hazyview will take some stopping in the finale.
