led, headed after 6th, led again next, headed 5 out, soon ridden, weakened from 3 out
tracked leader, led 5 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well from last, driven out
held up, outpaced 6 out, ridden and kept on from 3 out, no impression
held up, weakened 10th, disputing 4th when fell 4 out
tracked leaders, led after 6th, headed next, remained close up, ridden approaching 4 out, stayed on well from last
Provocative, Flight Command and Undeniable look the three to concentrate on here and the vote is given to Provocative. The selection has taken well to the chasing game and he ran well last time at Carlisle when second behind Vandas Choice. The ground may have been a bit testing that day, and now that he has been given a short break by his trainer Martin Todhunter, he looks the one to beat. Flight Command was disappointing last time on this track when well beaten. He hung badly that day but he is dropped to a more suitable trip in what looks an easier race and he is the one likely to give our selection the most to do. Undeniable is another dropped in trip but he is best on a faster surface and for that reason he is passed over. It will be a surprise if any of the others are good enough to trouble the principles, and for the winner we return to Provocative.
