led to 3f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
tracked leaders on inner, switched left to chase leader inside final 2f, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, led 3f out, kept on well until no extra and headed inside final furlong
close up on outer, pushed along 4f out, soon hard ridden, weakened and no impression when eased entering final furlong
held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 2f out, ran on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and ran on one pace final 2f
slowly away, well in rear, headway on inner when not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, ran on well
pulled hard early, in touch, pushed along on outer 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f
tracked leaders on inner, ridden to chase leader just over 1f out, carried head high, quickened to lead inside final furlong, readily
Cases can be made for all of the field and handicaps don't come much more competitive than this. However, Hurricane Floyd has been knocking on the door of late and may be the value bet against the likes of Camberley and Lunar Leo - who both need luck on their side to be seen at their best. Funfair Wane also has to be seriously considered but he has been out of form for a while now and could do with some respite from the handicapper. Greenslades and Digital are also capable of pushing the selection all the way to the line, but have a little to prove with a few of these on the pick of their form. Therefore a process of elimination gives a slender vote to Hurricane Floyd, who is still very well treated on the best of his form despite being 4lb higher after finishing third in a decent heat at Kempton last month. The gelding is much better than his win to runs ratio would suggest and he can finally end a three-year barren spell without a win. The ground will hold no fears for him and he should make a bold bid for glory.
