behind, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
behind, outpaced halfway, ridden and kept on final 2f, no impression
behind, headway 3f out, ridden and chased leaders 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, headway to lead 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, just held on (hand timed)
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, weakened 2f out
in touch, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, just held
held up always behind
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
led and soon clear, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders to halfway, soon behind
tracked clear leader, challenged over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
Nonrunner
Kirkby's Treasure, Mandarin Rocket and Kayadeen make the shortlist here, with Kirkby's Treasure taken to come out on top. Mayadeen doubled his winning tally with a game success here last time. He was driven out to score, and a six pound penalty could be prohibitive. The ground is also drying out, and that may leave him tapped for toe. Mandarin Rocket is six pounds better off for a half length beating by Mayadeen, and can be fancied to turn the tables. However, his overall form is modest, and he is still a maiden after thirteen attempts so is taken on. Kirkby's Treasure was fancied by his trainer to have a decent campaign, but he is yet to open his account this term. He was perhaps given too much to do at Musselburgh last time, weaving his way through to finish third, a good effort in the circumstances. He is racing off the same mark here and looks the best choice. Kirkby's Treasure can lead them home.
