held up mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
soon led, quickened over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
never better than mid-division
held up in rear, smooth headway over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
towards rear, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, effort over 2f out, never troubled leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance final furlong, stayed on same pace
in touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, stayed on same pace
There are question marks about quite a few of the field but one who will go on the ground and is well suited by the trip is in-form Trouble Mountain. After a series of below-par efforts, Trouble Mountain scored well at Doncaster a couple of weeks ago and looks sure to make a bold bid. Muwassi will love the ground but it was a muddling little race he won at Haydock recently and he may be anchored by his penalty, whilst dual purpose horse Welsh Main looks to have a tall order along with Penny Pictures whose connections have repeatedly stated that the horse doesn't go on soft ground. Derwent is another who would ideally prefer faster conditions but is in good form and can't be ruled out along with the frustrating McGillycuddy Reeks who would win this if given a more positive ride than of late.
