in touch, ridden 3f out to chase leaders, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind, eased over 1f out
tracked leaders, left in lead 7f out, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, led again over 1f out, all out when headed inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway on outside over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, short of room over 2f out, soon weakened
led briefly, stayed prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
never better than mid-division
held up mid-division, headway 5f out to chase leaders, one pace from 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, ran on under pressure, edged left final furlong, took 2nd line
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, weakening when headed over 1f out
soon led, pulled up 7f out
towards rear, ridden and headway on inside over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, not quicken
The connections of Scotty's Future obviously had their reasons for going to 18,000gns after he won a seller at Lingfield last time but he looks opposable back in handicap company and is taken on with the in-form Vortex, who has solid claims of landing the hat-trick today. Skylarker and Penwell Hill are others to place on the shortlist as they are at least consistent at this level and should go well for each-way backers. Whereas Yorker is as frustrating as they come and remains a very hard horse to get right. Sentiments that apply to the majority of the rest, whose tendency to find at least one too good will always make them opposable. Vortex fits that profile of a spoiler for them all today and he can reward his faithful with another bold show. Gay Kellaway's charge has created the impression that the handicapper still has a little work to do in gathering his measure and the Danehill gelding can make the most what still looks to be a fair mark in this company.
