in touch, headway under pressure 2f out, driven to chase clear leader over 1f out, sustained run inside final furlong, led final strides
held up, hard ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
behind, struggling final 3f, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened quickly and eased when beaten final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
led and set fast pace, ran wide bend into straight, driven four lengths clear 1f out, faltered near finish, caught final strides
started slowly, in rear, some late headway, never near to challenge
dwelt, soon outpaced in rear and well off pace, still plenty to do 2f out, rapid headway well over 1f out, finished well
soon chasing leader, ran wide bend into straight, stayed close up, flashed tail under pressure 2f out, kept on
The best in on official BHB ratings, Rimrod is sure to have his supporters but, along with David Loder's Royal Dignitary, has not been in the best of form this term and preference is for Naahy. The selection ran away with a competitive handicap at Goodwood last month, making all the running, and looks ready for this first venture into Listed race-company. Rimrod and Royal Dignitary both have claims on their best but have to give weight away to their rivals and, on this season's form, are difficult to recommend with confidence. Duty Paid finished midfield in the 1,000 Guineas last time and may appreciate the drop in trip as well as class. She cannot be entirely ruled out, along with Fiddlers Reach, who is bred to appreciate this trip but has yet to prove that she stays this far.
