mid-division, ridden over 3f out, effort over 2f out, one-paced final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 3f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, one paced final furlong
towards rear, pushed along 4f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous
always behind
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened final 2f
mid-division, headway and effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase winner over 1f out, kept on under pressure
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, effort over 2f out, kept on
mid-division, headway and effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
This looks a great renewal of Carlisle's big race and many come into the contest with serious chances. Collier Hill is on a hattrick and is sure to have plenty of support but in truth hasn't beaten a great deal so far and this looks a much tougher assignment. Al Azhar battled on well at Thirsk last time but may be in the handicappers grip now, but Inch Perfect is definitely on the right side of the weights and will be fancied to follow up his recent success at Hamilton. Best value in the field though might well prove to be Serraval, whose form figures are uninspiring but who was unlucky in running last time out and would surely have gone close with a clear run. Serraval has fallen to a good mark and might just spring a surprise. The three year olds Affray and Murzim are both interesting but face their toughest tasks so far.
