mid-division, ridden 4f out to chase leaders, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened
held up rear, ridden 2f out, switched right over 1f out, running on but edged left final furlong, just failed
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on
led, ridden 3f out, headed 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never better
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, all out
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, edged right and weakened
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened quickly
towards rear, staying on when hampered 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, staying on and hampered badly approaching final furlong
tracked leader, chased leaders 2f out, one pace
held up and soon driven along, ridden 3f out, keeping on when hampered approaching 1f out
Some familiar names in action here and Charlie Kennet and Otago are two to consider on current form. However we will take a chance with the eight-year-old Bucks. Dean Ivory's gelding was a most consistent performer last season and managed a couple of wins at Nottingham and Newmarket. He paid the price with a hike in the wights, but is is now back to a very handy mark and can step up on a promising seasonal debut. Otago hit winning form last time, beating stable companion Wilhego and although he may struggle to win under his penalty he should still be involved to some capacity. Charlie Kennet's chances are there for all to see as he has been most impressive in landing a hat-trick of victories. He keeps on defying the handicapper and should make his presence felt. So another wide open affair with Pre Eminence also worth a mention, but Bucks may be the one to land the spoils.
