led 3f, regained lead 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied under pressure over 1f out, kept on
held up rear, not clear run 3f out, switched left, stayed on same pace, not trouble leaders
close up, headway 2f out, strong challenge and every chance inside final furlong, just held
reminders early, led after 3f, headed 5f out, weakened under pressure after 2f out, soon tailed off
in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon well behind
tracked leaders, going well, led over 2f out, hard pressed and ran on well inside final furlong, driven out, held on
The field has cut up for this valuable handicap but it is still an intriguing affair that may fall to Absolutelythebest, with Destination Dubai and Watamu put forward as alternatives. Ed Dunlop landed a double at Carlisle on Monday and this son of Anabaa can add to the stables tally. Following a victory on the all-weather he has been unfortunate to come up against two progressive types in Cutting Crew and Lochbuie. He fully deserves to get his head in front and this could be his chance. Destination Dubai confirmed the promise he had shown as a juvenile when landing a Haydock maiden in good style and will be thereabouts again.Watamu put up his best performance to date when landing a competitive handicap at Goodwood last week. Meanwhile Admiral has shown promise in three maidens but does need to improve, however Absolutelythebest can live up to his name .
