held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, outpaced 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression
tracked leader, led well over 3f out, soon ridden, headed over 2f out, same pace, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, stayed on well comfortably
led, headed well over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened 2f out
held up, always behind
tracked leaders, challenged over 3f out, soon ridden weakened over 1f out
Alambic, Charlotte Vale and McEldowney look the leading protagonists here with Alambic taken to atone for two near misses this term and open his seasonal account. McEldowney has been highly tried recently, well beaten both in the Northumberland Plate and in the Ascot Stakes. However, this would seem to be a much easier contest, and his earlier placed efforts this season suggest he is capable of a bold showing here, although he has not won for some time. Charlotte Vale is on a hat-trick after wins at Thirsk and over this course and distance. She has conditions to suit, and can go well despite a five pound higher mark. Alambic had six wins to her credit last season as she climbed the handicap, and she has done well this term, finishing second twice, latterly finishing a close second in a Listed contest. A reproduction of that career best display may be good enough here to enabkle Alambic to win again.
