steadied start, settled in rear, headway on outer over 3f out, driven to lead just over 1f out, ran on strongly
steadied start, behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong, lost 3rd close home
tracked leader unti lost touch over 3f out, soon behind
towards rear, headway 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, took 3rd close home
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, every chance 1f out, not pace of winner
took keen hold, prominent, ridden over 2f out, no progress and soon weakened
settled in rear, some late headway final 2f, never dangerous
in touch, led over 4f out, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong
soon led, headed over 4f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
prominent on inside, ridden and lost place 4f out, soon ridden and one pace afterwards
Nonrunner
Dark Parade gets a narrow vote over Rehearsed, with Follow On, Tavalu and Longhill Tiger all worth considering. Jamie Spencer rode Dark Parade to victory at Bath on what was his first outing for David Evans, and indeed his first run for six months. He then failed to defy a 6lb rise when dropped back in trip at Nottingham, but was only just touched off, and back over this more suitable trip, and with 'Frank' on board, he should go close. Rehearsed was a progressive three-year-old last year, and will be a stayer to follow this term, but might just need the run today, while Follow On was slightly unlucky in running at Lingfield, and is another that will benefit from this longer journey. Tavalu has been kept in trim with a spin over hurdles, and Longhill Tiger tries the trip for the first time but has shaped as though he will stay. There are plenty to consider, but our vote goes to Dark Parade.
