tracked leaders, pushed along 5f out, weakened 3f out
led, ridden 5f out, headed, weakening when hampered 3f out
held up rear, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on
in touch, keen hold, edged left 3f out, quickened up to lead over 2f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, led 5f out, ridden and headed over 2, one pace
slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off final 4f
in touch, headway 6f out, chased winner from over 2f out with no impression
in touch until weakened 4f out, tailed off
Failed To Hit can give Ian Mongan yet another good all-weather ride but victory here could go to Aveiro, with Think Quick expected to be another there at the death. Brendan Powell's charge beat the consistent Queensbury in a better race than this at Southwell 12 days ago and didn¿t do too badly when fourth here in a handicap last week. Today¿s opposition appears to be weaker so a big run is expected. Nick Littmoden trains Failed To Hit who, although getting long in the tooth, still has plenty of ability. He was successful twice here last winter and if fit after a ten month absence can make his presence felt. Think Quick ran a couple of decent races here in May and has since acquitted himself well on the turf. Ipledgeallegiance looks the pick of the remainder but Aveiro is a confident choice to take the honours
