held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace until eased inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
took keen hold in touch, effort when not much room over 1f out, not recovered
held up, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, effort when hampered over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
held up mid-division, headway on inside 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
prominent, ridden 2f out, hampered over 1f out, not recovered
No "gimmes" in the last race with a clutch of out-of-form sprinters and infrequent winners taking their chances in the nightcap. A Low draw historically holds an advantage at Catterick and for that reason we will side with Compton Arrow. He holds a prime pitch on this occasion and was certainly not disgraced when finishing second in a similar contest over course and distance in August. Smith N Allan Oils catches the eye although he is not so well drawn today. He undoubtedly has ability but this is somewhat negated by a touch of temperament. The Old Soldier possesses a good draw. He disappointed over a previous foray over this trip and the market is duly watched today. Three Days In May is consistent in her efforts and should attempt to give another fair account of herself from the front. Saraaf could prosper if the front runners go off too quickly. He stays much further than this and should be running on at the death. Minimal stakes are recommended on the locally trained Compton Arrow to take our finale.
