never better than mid-division
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders to halfway, weakened, hung right final 2f
mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
prominent for 4f
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, driven approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong
chased leaders for 4f
in touch, pushed along halfway, driven, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden along over 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Withdrawn
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading players but the principals look to be Estimator, Valery Borzov and Go On Green and the narrow vote is given to Estimator. The selection is unbeaten to date and he won well when last seen beating Bertie Swift. He makes his turf debut here and if he acts on the surface he will be hard to beat off what looks a fair mark. Valery Borzov rates the main danger as he won well last time when beating Bailey's Outshine. His yard are in top form and he will not be far away. Go On Green is another that could go well on his latest fourth behind Annemasse but he is more exposed than most and is taken on with this in mind. Doubtful Sound is from a shrewd yard and is worth noting in the market while Pickering won well last time but this is more difficult and his overall profile leaves him with a little to find. With all this in mind for the winner we will return to Estimator.
Flying Valentino 25-1 (8-12) Raced keenly in mid-division, smooth headway 2f out, led on bit inside final furlong, stayed on well, hard held, won at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Aug beating Cedarlea (9-3) by a nk, 13 ran.
Valery Borzov (IRE) 7-4fav (9-7) In touch, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Baileys Outshine (9-3) by 2l, 8 ran.
Estimator 8-15fav (9-6) Made all, ridden 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec beating Bertie Swift (8-13) by 1l, 6 ran.
Go On Green (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, no extra, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 12, 5l behind Annemasse (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Doubtful Sound (USA) 11-10fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar beating Kelamon (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Majestic Cheer 5-1 (8-7) Steadied start, held up last, headway to dispute lead well over 2f out, every chance over 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Fontana Amorosa (8-10) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Pickering 15-2 (9-2) Dwelt, behind stand side group, headway when not clear run 2f out, switched to stands rail over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Diminuto (8-1) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Sparkling Eyes 14-1 (8-2) Held up 4th, in touch, dropped to rear 3f out, soon ridden, never dangerous, ran on final furlong not troubled leaders, 4th of 5, 3l behind Fontana Amorosa (8-10) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
