in touch, weakened 9th, finished tailed off
mid-division, headway 9th, soon pushed along, outpaced 3 out
mid-division, headway and in touch halfway, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out
led, headed halfway, remained close up, outpaced by winner from 2 out
towards rear, pushed along 3 out, kept on one pace after next
towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, pushed along 7th, ridden and weakened next, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
in touch, weakened 9th
towards rear, weakened 9th, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out
in touch, lost place halfway, rallied approaching 2 out, one pace after
tracked leader, led halfway, drew clear from 2 out, comfortably
towards rear, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened after next
The consistent Red Nose Lady has claims on recent form but has yet to prove his effectiveness over today's trip and preference is for Book's Way, who gets the verdict over Forever Eyesofblue. The last mentioned had looked progressive prior to a disappointing effort at Perth last month and cannot be backed with any confidence. Top weight Diamond Monroe faces no easy task under 11st 12lb on his reappearance and of more interest may be Charnwood Street who has run with credit in better races than this of late. Irish raider Quizzical did not show much at Kelso recently but does have the assistance of Tony Dobbin. A market move for Kings Square would be of interest but the vote goes to Book's Way. The selection is proven over the trip, comes here in form and still feasibly well treated. He holds obvious claims.
