led until mistakes 2nd, tracked winner after, reminders after 4th, lost 2nd 8th, ridden and outpaced by leading pair 3 out
raced in 3rd, tracked winner 8th, challenged and upside from 3 out, every chance last, ridden one pace and held final 150 yards
led to 2nd, jumped left 5th and 7th, joined and hard pressed from 3 out, kept on gamely flat and in command final 150 yards
always in rear, lost touch before 7th, continued tailed off, eased when no chance before 3 out
Another race where the likely favourite looks very hard to oppose Caracciola is confidently expected to pass this test with aplomb. The Nicky Henderson-trained gelding may have most to fear from Atum Re, who was far from disgraced behind Thisthatandtother at Sandown last month. However, Paul Webber's charge has improvement to find with the selection on a literal reading of that running and he looks booked for the minor honours today. Palua and Mercato can have their own battle for the best form book reference point to be gained from their finishing positions today. So in a race that appears to be at his mercy, Caracciola is the obvious choice to boost the bank balance; if only to a percentage of any stakes profit.
