with leader, led after 1f, ridden over 2f, headed well over 1f and weakened quickly
dwelt, towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner and edged left over 1f out, every chance final furlong, not run on
in touch, short of room over 2f out, bumped soon after, rallied inside final furlong, just failed
in touch, effort and not clear run over 1f out, ran on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, pressed final furlong, just held on
steadied start and keen hold, towards rear when not clear run over 2f out on inside, switched right and no impression
led, headed after 1f, stayed prominent until ridden and weakened over 1f out
Estihlal is a filly in form and she looks capable of taking this three-year-old handicap, with Peruvian Style and Who's Winning others to consider in a race that is not particularly competitive. Estihlal has won two of her last five starts and been near enough on the other three, including at Thirsk last time under a penalty, to leave us feeling confident that she is holding her form well. This is an easier prospect than last time, trip and ground both suit and we are not going to oppose her. Peruvian Style made a good return to form when beaten just a length into fifth behind Tony The Tap at Epsom last time, and with some similarities in the track he should be suited well enough to go close again here at the weights, while Who's Winning also came back to form in claiming company at Warwick last time, and while this will be tougher, he can again go well for the in-form Seb Sanders. Even so, Estihlal is the one they all have to beat here and she gets the vote.
