mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, driven out
chased leaders to halfway, soon outpaced
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, hampered when not clear run entering final furlong, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, one pace final furlong
always behind
held up, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
never better than mid-division
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
A high draw is usually advantageous here in sprints but American Cousin appears to be back to something like his best and he can make a winning return to handicap company; despite having to negotiate a clear passage from the center of the course. The Milton Bradley-trained Full Spate and Parkside Pursuit, along with Downland are others worthy of consideration if the indications from the betting ring are positive. However, American Cousin seems to come alive at this time of year and was good value for his victory in a claimer at Hamilton after a tardy start last time. He is still on a very handy mark and looks to one to keep on the right side of for the time being. Downland has a good chance at the weights and is feared as the best of the rest.
