with leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
led after 1f, ridden and edged right 2f out, edged left and headed close home
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, ran on to lead close home
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, edged left and weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
led 1f, stayed prominent, outpaced halfway, stayed on inside final furlong
Cusco can take this at the expense of likely improvers Fort and Secretary General. Cusco at least has shown form on the ground having finished second to Autumn Pearl at Kempton over six furlongs. The step back up in trip should suit and with others having major questions to answer, it is to Richard Hannon's charge we turn. Fort was well supported on two juvenile outings but looks harshly handicapped as a result of those two runs. A move into classified races is understandable under the circumstances. Secretary General had good juvenile behind the likes of Psychiatrist and while entitled to consideration, the combination of a modest return and the predominantly American led breeding gives us cause for opposition. Glebe House ran a career best at Ascot and is now dropped in class. Baileys Dancer's return conversely was little to write home about. In a decent heat, Cusco is nominated as the win selection.
