held up, headway 3f out, led over 2f out, driven out final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, one pace final 2f
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
jockey lost stirrup at start, soon went prominent, pushed along and lost ground over 5f out
held up towards rear, never a factor
led, headed over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
Not surprisingly Asaateel has shown improved form for being stepped up in trip this season and John Dunlop's colt is taken to follow up his recent Bath success at then main expense of Toldo and Royal Flynn. The last mentioned is now 9lbs higher than when successful at Catterick last month and was beaten off a lower mark at Pontefract last time so may be in the grip of the handicapper at present. Mick Channon's Mahmjra receives weight all round and lost no caste in defeat behind Bullwark last time so has to be respected along with Gerard Butler's Haiban, who should improve for his recent reappearance. The handicapper has given Just Waz a chance, while Kindling represents the yard of Mark Johnston that always has to be respected. Toldo has done little wrong this term and should again run his usual good race but preference is for Asaateel, who is taken to follow up his Bath win.
