tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened final 2f
in touch on outer, ridden over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on to lead close home
prominent, ridden over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, hung left well over 1f out, headed when no extra close home
tracked leaders and keen, weakened and lost place over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up behind, weakened over 2f out
Jamie Osborne has enjoyed a profitable campaign and the Lambourn handler is taken to add to the tally with Overdrawn while Makfool, Art Trader and Alekhine rate the main dangers. The Daggers Drawn gelding has proved most consistent throughout the season and was gaining his third success when landing a handicap off 91 here last month. The extra furlong will suit and, with ground conditions holding no terrors, looks sure to give a good account. Makfool looked slightly unlucky not to finish closer than fourth, beaten two-and-a-half lengths, behind the selection at Town Moor having found trouble in running but is 4lb worse off at the weights and may have to settle for minor honours once again. Art Trader created a favourable impression when making a winning debut over this trip at Newmarket last month but along with recent course maiden winner Alekhine, has more to prove at this level so Overdrawn is preferred in an interesting heat.
