tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, kept on
always towards rear
slowly into stride, always behind
in touch, riudden 2f out, one pace after
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, lost place over 4f out, headway and not clear run over 2f out, switched left, stayed on
held up, headway over 3f out, weakened 2f out
led until well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, slightly outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders until 2f out, weakened and hung right after
chased leaders, one pace and not much room from over 1f out
in touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on
Crocolat is absolutely flying at the moment and can add this to a decent CV, with Belle Rouge and Circassian likely to emerge as the most serious rivals. Stef Liddiard does well with limited resources and Crocolat has been a part of that success lately, having been claimed after winning at Southwell in July and then following up in August on her first run for the trainer. This step up to two miles looks likely to suit well, given that the filly has run on strongly of late, and she can take full advantage here before going put a hefty 14lb. Belle Rouge is another due to go up soon, and already heads the weights here. Proven over the trip already, the mare won a handicap over two miles at Lingfield in July and has since enjoyed success dropping back to 1m 5f at Bath. She goes on any ground, is thoroughly consistent and can get heavily involved again here. Of the remainder, Circassian went really well when stepped up to 12 furlongs last time, and we can expect more at this longer trip. Driven hard to get home in second, the extra half mile certainly be in his favour and he too can go close, but our idea of the winner is Crocolat.
