mid-division, ridden halfway, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside last, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakend final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, staying on when not much room inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside last, ran on well, ridden out
slowly away, in rear, ridden halfway, kept on final 2f no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung right 1f out, stayed on inside
towards rear, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance inside last, kept on
mid-division, soon outpaced
in touch, ridden 2f out, hampered 1f out, again inside last, kept on same pace
behind and outpaced
mid-division, effort halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened at final furlong
With the distinct possibility of a blistering early pace due to the presence of Soaked in stall 15, it seems unlikely that anything drawn towards the stands' side will be able to land a blow in this typically competitive heat. And this may play into the hands of Stoic Leader, who will relish this stiff uphill finish. There are dangers aplenty though and Blessingindisguise, Delegate and Sir Sandrovitch have all fared well in regard to the draw - whereas Catch The Cat and Compton Plume will need to work hard to figure from their positions in the stalls. However, Stoic Leader, who is 4lb better off with the inconsistent Ballybunion today, has held his form well this term and returns to a course that suits his style of running. The gelding will can gain a prominent position on the all important far rail before utilising his turn of foot when Soaked begins to hit his psychological barrier a furlong out.
