dwelt, held up in rear, driven and no impression leaders final 2f
chased leaders, ridden and not quicken 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, effort to chase leader 2f out, every chance over 1f out, not quicken
led to approaching 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
behind, headway and switched left over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden out
slowly into stride, soon in touch on outer, hard ridden and no headway final 2f
in touch, ridden 4f out, effort on inner and every chance over 1f out, not quicken
in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch when not much room, snatched up and lost place after 1f, hard ridden and not quicken 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
chased leader, led approaching 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
Queenstown has claims at the weights but the lack of a recent run is of concern and preference is for Tranquil Sky who gets the vote over Hoh Bleu Dee. The last mentioned is trained by Sylvester Kirk, who is also responsible for Fit To Fly, and is well treated judged by official BHB ratings. However, on recent evidence he has plenty to find with the selection. The William Haggas-trained Arkholme showed that his turn would not be far in coming when second in similar company at Newmarket last time and he has to be respected with Darryll Holland booked. Binnion Bay has claims at the weights but has given little sign of encouragement of late, while Moscow Times may struggle to give weight away all round. The vote then goes to Neville Callaghan's Tranquil Sky, who needs only to reproduce early season handicap form behind Gatwick and Penrith to win this.
