held up in mid-division, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
with leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
with leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
missed break, towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, some late headway
towards rear, pushed along halfway, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression
mid-division, headway and effort 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, headway and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, hard ridden and stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong
A high draw could prove beneficial here and Palawan has the ideal position in stall 21, to follow up his recent win at Salisbury. Andrew Balding's seven-year-old has been a wonderful servant to connections, winning a total of nine races. He goes well for Neil Chalmers, who has won five races on him and he is taken to make all up the stands' rail. No shortage of dangers including Strensall, who at the age of six, appears better than ever. A pacey sort, he is well drawn and looks sure to play a prominent role. Tommy Smith needs to dominate, something he may not do with so many front-runners taking part, while Justalord has enjoyed a good summer, but may be in the hands of the Handicapper for the time being. Frascati and Midnight Parkes are others of note, but we will stick with the in-form Palawan to continue his winning run.
