soon crossed over to inside rail, made all, set steady pace, ridden 2f out, strongly challenged well inside final furlong, held on gamely
tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on well close home
took keen hold mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
in touch, hard ridden 2f out, soon no extra
held up towards rear, not clear run well over 2f out, carried head high under pressure, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
held up and behind, ridden over 2f out, no chance when hung right well over 1f out
mid-division, effort rails and ridden 2f out, not pace to challenge
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, strong run inside final furlong, just failed
slowly into stride, always in rear
chased winner until well over 1f out, soon hung right under pressure, weakened final furlong
The unseasonal recent weather conditions will make this year's renewal of the Shergar Cup a real stamina test and proven soft-ground performers should be considered. With this in mind, Beauchamp Pilot has plenty going for him and is the TEAMtalk selection in the opener. Gerard Butler's charge has a progressive profile having won five of his last seven starts and will relish the conditions. Norton had a number of these including the selection behind when landing the Royal Hunt Cup on fast ground but has yet to show he can handle these conditions as effectively while Scotty's Future has been struggling off similar marks since landing the Victoria Cup here in May. Duke Of Modena has slipped down to a fair mark again and goes particularly well with give so looks best of the remainder.
