took keen hold, with winner, every chance 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort on inside over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear when hampered after 2f, behind and no chance after
took keen hold, tracking leaders when clipped heels, stumbled and unseated rider after 2f
made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, outbattled runner up inside final furlong
in rear when slightly hampered after 2f, never in contention after
behind, outpaced 3f out, stayed on final furlong, finished well, not reached leaders
took keen hold, soon tracking leaders on outside, challenged on bit 2f out, chased winner final furlong, refused to go by
This is a very trappy looking handicap and so a sporting vote is given to Piano Player, with Blackmail and Jomus the two ,likely dangers. Piano Player unseated his rider last time at Bath, but had previously gone well in a good claimer at Salisbury. He landed a Lingfield handicap off a similar mark back in April and so has to have obvious form claims. Blackmail continues in good heart and ran another solid race at Brighton last time. If in the same mood he will be hard to keep out of the places. Jomus has also to be given a squeak following a terrific effort over course and distance last time when just beaten by Magic Warrior. Scotch Mill and Kingsholm are also worthy of a mention, but the pick of the weights could be Piano Player.
