led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra close home
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead close home
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden and one pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden halfway, no extra final furlong
chased leader, effort over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
towards rear, pushed along and not clear run 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
Little strength in depth to a moderate opener and the tentative vote goes to Des who is taken to open his account while Easy Rider, East Riding and Rosti look the main dangers. John Quinn's charge appeared to show much improved form for the step up to this trip last time when finishing a creditable runner-up in a Southwell handicap last time and this unexposed type sets a fair standard. Easy Rider seems better at this sprint trip rather than further judged on a close third in a similar heat at Brighton last month. Mark Johnston continues in fine form at present so East Riding shouldn't be discounted despite cutting little ice in handicaps of late while Rosti is held by the selection on Southwell form but is entitled to show improvement for the outing and can close the gap on this occasion.
