mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
towards rear, some late headway, never troubled leaders
towards rear, never dangerous
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, one-paced final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, one-paced final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, some late headway, never troubled leaders
prominent, pushed along to lead well over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division, smooth progress over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
prominent, pushed along 4f out, one-paced final 2f
prominent, led 5f out, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced final 2f
King's Crest will be a popular selection after fairly hacking-up at Pontefract on Tuesday, and a 4lb penalty may not be enough to stop him following up here. The same jockey booking and indications from the trainer about him having run into form just at the right time - make him the one they will all have to beat. Miss Opulence is also at the top of her game at present but was found to be wanting on her only try over this trip, and she will need to be given a patient ride by Vicky Haigh if she is to figure strongly at the finish. Most of Final Dividend's winning has been done over a couple of furlongs further than today's trip and, although he should go well for a long way, he may be found wanting for toe at the business end. Silistra is another to consider if the price about King's Crest becomes too restricting, but the Sadlers Wells colt has a little improvement to find, judging by the balance of his form so far.
