led, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden to lead well over 1f out, driven out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on
hampered start, soon pushed along mid-division, no impression final furlong
towards rear, effort halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
went left start, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
A tricky opener with a number of unexposed types capable of further progress in opposition such as Night Speed. The top weight faced a stiff task last time in the Molecomb but had previously made all to land a Kempton maiden and will find this grade more to his liking if handling the softer ground. Miss Ceylon confirmed previous promise to score at Beverley and can go close off a fair mark but the TEAMtalk vote goes to El Coto. Bryan McMahon's charge has shown a consistent level of form in similar company and looked unlucky last time when finding trouble in running. Already proven in the prevailing conditions, El Coto can offset a subsequent 4lb rise and gain compensation.