held up, ridden over 2f out, headway 1f out, stayed on, never troubled leaders
soon prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened
chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on, no impression final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace
made all, stayed on well, readily
slowly into stride, behind, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on
held up, ridden and hung badly left from 2f out, no chance after
chased winner, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased winner, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened 1f out
There is sure to be plenty of pace on here, which should suit Jazz Scene, who is selected in preference to Diamond Lodge and Mystical Girl, who should ensure that none of their rivals will be given any peace at any stage of the race. Pedrillo, who as a lightly raced gelding from the Sir Mark Prescott team, has to be respected and is one to keep an eye on in the betting. State Dilemma is another that could figure strongly as he has some solid form to his name from last season. However, he has struggled with the handicapper this season and may need a little respite before he can get truly competitive again. Diamond Lodge will be a popular choice, as this has already been a rewarding period for her. She does have to put a poor run from last time behind her though and it may be prudent to look elsewhere for the winner today. This search brings us back to Jazz Scene, who was far from disgraced in a Group 3 in Ireland when he last raced. His previous form entitles him to the utmost respect in a race like this and, as Mick Channon now appears to have found the key to what had been troubling some of his string, Jazz Scene has a good opportunity to put his record straight this afternoon.
