tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged left, headed and no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on
tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon not much room, weakened final furlong
behind, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
Barry Hills won this last year with Stressless, and he looks to have a fine chance of following up with State Dilemma, despite being drawn widest of all. A half-brother to Brave Dane he shaped with plenty of promise on his debut at Newbury, despite being friendless in the market and granted normal improvement, should prove too good for his rivals. Gjovic made his debut here and the experience gained around here should stand him in good stead. However, he was beaten by a stablemate of the selection and Barry Hills will know where he stands with Gjovic. Nesnaas, from the same family as French 1000 Guineas winner Ta Rib will be all the wiser for his debut at Yarmouth, and looks sure to take a hand in proceedings, but State Dilemma sets a fair standard and is taken to enhance his trainers fine record at this venue.
