held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
led over 6f out, ridden 2f out, headed no extra well inside final furlong
led early, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, hampered, lost place over 6f out, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, not much room over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, just held on
soon led, headed over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, just failed
slowly into stride, always behind
held up, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, edged right 1f out, ran on nearest at finish
Adobe gets the narrowest of votes over Big Mystery, Extemporise, Legal Lover and Musical Gift. This is in the main an uninspiring contest, and it is not with a great deal of confidence that Adobe is selected, especially with his wide draw. However, Mark Brisbourne's veteran shaped as though there was another win in the offing when an unlucky third to Three Ships over the course and distance last time. Granted a better passage today, he can run a big race. Big Mystery has a few lengths to find with the selection on latest running, but it would be no surprise if he were to close the gap here. Extemporise was unlucky when hampered at Yarmouth in October and is another to consider along with Legal Lover, although his best form has come on Southwell's slower surface. Musical Gift was third in selling company here last time but may be good enough to be placed at least as well. For the winner though we return to Adobe.
