held up, ridden and headway on outer over 3f out, weakened final 2f
slow away , in rear, tailed off final 4f
led, headed 5f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leader and keen, led 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed final furlong, soon weakened
mid-division, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f
slow away, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well
held up in touch, some headway on outer over 3f out, weakened final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and edged right 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
very slow away, behind, some headway 7f out, weakened over 2f out
Carol Williams excellent record in these races leads us to Melodian although Wuxi Venture and Medallist all hold claims on the book. Melodian was given an enterprising ride by Carol's estranged husband Tyrone at Pontefract and if the same tactics are utilised here, he could be difficult to peg back. Wuxi Venture has been called a few names in the past and while he is not a certainty at the best of times, he may respond to a ladies touch from the saddle. It seems a long time since we saw Medallist in the patronage of Sir Michael Stoute and while his best days are unquestionably behind him, he is ridden today by a jockey who looks tidy in the saddle. Of the remainder, Yenealed looks interesting. He has tumbled down the handicap of late and has the skills of Nina Carberry to assist on this occasion. The market is watched with regard to winning hurdler, Blue Venture. Jockeyship has pride of place in this type of race and Melodian has the best possible assistance.
