held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
in touch until ridden and one pace from 3 out
led, headed over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
keen in 3rd, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden along 5f out, weakened 3f out
slowly into stride, held up until ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, driven out
The most competitive race on the card with El Pedro just getting the vote ahead of Sir Alfred and Siena Star. El Pedro is plenty exposed but this is a weak contest and a reproduction of his recent third to Willoughby's Boy at the track should suffice in the nightcap. Sir Alfred is clearly the fly in the ointment. His stable are in rude health at the moment and this dual-purpose performer finished second at Bath on his last visit to the racecourse. A 1lb rise doesn't look harsh for that performance and he could go close again tonight. Paul Cole's Siena Star returns for from a few months' absence. A fair performer on the Polytrack at Lingfield, he is best watched this evening off top-weight. Sebring should have come on for a reappearance bow and the market should be consulted for clues. Lazzaz is consistent in lowly grades and could be capable of forcing a place. In a difficult race, we will stick with track form and nominate El Pedro as our selection.
