behind, pushed along 4f out, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, not quickened final furlong and lost 3rd near finish
chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, effort on wide outside and ridden 3f out, soon beaten
chased leader, led inside final 2f, ridden and ran on final furlong
held up in rear, carried wide bend 5f out, tailed off when virtually pulled up final furlong
held up, headway on inside 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, took 3rd near finish
in touch, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out
took keen hold, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace
led, driven over 2f out, headed inside final 2f, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
unruly in stalls, always behind
held up, ran wide bend 5f out, never dangerous after
Hot Lips Page was a smooth winner last time and can follow up this evening, Sea Of Gold and Du Pre look the obvious dangers. Richard Hannon's top-weight had shown decent form in better company as a two-year-old before tackling handicaps this season. A promising run at Newbury was followed by a comfortable length and threequarters victory over Dami at Chepstow and there could be more to come. Sea Of Gold has shown plenty of promise in three maidens this season and hasn't been overburdened by the handicapper, Frankie Dettori in the plate is another plus. Amanda Perrett has her string in good form at present so Du Pre, an excellent runner up behind Carry On Doc at Brighton last time must be considered a major threat. Of the others the improving Soviet Spirit is also worthy of a mention, but Hot Lips Page won with something in hand last time and can defy the handicapper again.
