led to 10f out, stayed prominent until weakened well over 1f out, soon eased when no chance
took keen hold, held up in rear, smooth headway from 3f out, chased leading pair well over 1f out, chased winner and strong run under pressure well inside final furlong, just held
close up, ridden 6f out, steadily lost place, weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, led briefly 2f out, chased winner until well inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
always in touch, led 2f out, pushed out and stayed on final furlong, held on
close, led 10f out to 6f, weakened inside final 3f
held up in rear division, driven along on outer 3f out, kept on final furlong, never near to challenge
in touch until weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened quickly
held up in rear, steady headway from over 4f out, going well over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten
held up in rear, slipped badly bend 12f out, not recover
slow into stride, held up in rear, steady headway on inside from 4f out, weakened 2f out
held up in rear, steady headway on outside from 4f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out
The course experience held by Stoop To Conquer gives him the edge over the improving Strangely Brown and Magical Quest, who are just a couple of others that come into this on the back of good recent efforts that leave them with sound claims here. Whereas the drying ground appears to have gone against Moonshine Beach and his hat-trick bid looks destined to fall frustratingly short of the mark. Aurellia is interesting now that she is upped in trip. However, she did run a little flat on her reappearance and may be best watched today. Strangely Brown is another that has really found his racing feet now that he has been asked to go over two miles. He has won his last two races with a fair bit in hand and a bold should be forthcoming. It remains to be seen how he will act on his first try on an undulating surface and it may be prudent to employ a watching brief on the market for signs of confidence before getting involved. Therefore, we prefer the proven ability of Stoop To Conquer, who has already proved that he can stay balanced when asked to quicken around here.
