chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon eased
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
with leader, led over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept inside
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
led, headed over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, ridden 3f out, good headway over 1f out, ran on well to lead near finish
steady to start, held up behind, smooth headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed near finish
held up towards rear, reminders 6f out, weakened over 4f out
held up and keen, effort over 4f out, soon weakened, eased over 2f out
Statement is unlikely to represent any value in the betting market and, with Mubeen probably better on a softer surface, the vote goes to Grand Passion, who should improve for the step up in trip. Statement represents the in-form stable of Sir Michael Stoute and has to be respected but, having been readily out-pointed by Rahaf, who has since been beaten off a mark of 89, on his return at Catterick recently it is difficult to recommend him off a mark of 90. Although successful on fast ground as a two-year-old, Mubeen is by Barathea and should be better suited by a softer surface as when a creditable third to the progressive Excellento at Thirsk last time. Grand Passion looked a horse to keep on the right side of when an impressive winner of Sandown's Esher Cup over a mile when last seen in April. The absence since should not be a problem and, with improvement to come over the longer trip, he is taken to defy the rise in the weights. After some disappointing efforts this season, Go Tech has slipped to an attractive mark and has claims if back to his best but we are happy to stick with the selection, who has solid claims.
