steadied rear, not clear run 2f out, switched right to outer over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer
soon chased winner, ridden 3f out, lost 2nd 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, hard ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
close up on inner but ridden when hampered 2f out, hard driven to chase winner briefly 1f out, one pace and beaten final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and no impression final 2f
held up, not clear run on inner 2f out, never dangerous after
held up, not clear run 2f out and again over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
made all, kicked clear 2f out, ridden out unchallenged
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 3f out
Norwegian, Keeper's Knight and Ground Patrol look the three to concentrate on here, with the first named getting the nod. David Loder's well bred colt only won a class E event at Southwell last time, but he did beat a well regarded Newmarket raider and the pair were well clear of the rest. It is his first venture into handicap company and he looks on a fair mark, especially as there should be plenty of improvement expected. Keeper's Knight is at the top of his game and followed his course victory with a brave effort when going down by just half a length to Ivory Coast, form that puts him right in the mix today. Ground Patrol is also in good heart having chased home some decent types in a maiden here at the end of last month. Of the others Crackleando is starting to find his feet, but Norwegian could be the most progressive here and he gets the call.
