prominent, joined leader 4th, led briefly 8th, led 10th, ridden 5 lengths clear approaching 3 out, tiring when joined by winner after 2 out, headed last, no extra flat
held up in mid-division, ridden 11th, soon weakened
led to 8th, led 9th to 10th, ridden and weakened 12th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
held up last, headway after 10th, tracked leader 13th, joined leader 2 out, led last, driven out flat
held up towards rear, ridden 11th, stayed on one pace from 2 out
chased leader, ridden 10th, lost place 11th, stayed on one pace from 4 out
held up in mid-division, headway after 10th, ridden 12th, weakened 3 out
towards rear when pecked and unseated rider 2nd
Palouse goes from strength to strength and can make it four victories in a row, Cameron Bridge, Tom Costalot and Tresor De Mai appear to be the main dangers. Rob Buckler's eight-year-old put up the most impressive of his wins over course and distance earlier this month when easily accounting for Dragon King. He defied his penalty with a victory over three miles next time, but is much better over this shorter trip and gets a confident vote. Cameron Bridge finished runner up to Day Du Roy back in May, with today's rival Tom Costalot back in third. On similar terms today Cameron Bridge should come out on top again, but both should figure in the finish. As should Tresor De Mai from the Martiin Pipe yard, if he can recapture his best form of last season that included a six length fifth behind Supreme Catch in a valuable Ascot chase. Palouse though, has taken advantage of some lenient handicapping and can go in again off the current mark.
