tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, driven under pressure from over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
set strong pace, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong
close up, pushed along halfway, effort when not clear run entering final furlong, stayed on near finish
A poor turn-out for this valuable prize and Levera could be the answer, Eisteddford should get the better of Fajr for the runners up spot. Alan King's star rarely runs a bad race and again did well at Windsor recently when third to the smart Army Of Angels. This trip is ideal, where as the his main rival would probably be better over a furlong less and so he looks the best option. Eisteddfod did disappoint last time out when well behind Wise Dennis in a competitive handicap, but will be better suited by this small field. Meanwhile Fajr has been running well enough but has plenty to find on official ratings and he looks booked for the wooden spoon. It it a shame about the size of the field, but it does give Levera an excellent chance of returning to winning ways.
Eisteddfod 20-1 (9-6) Raced centre, always behind, 27th of 28, well behind Wise Dennis (8-12) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd.
Levera 6-1 (9-2) Held up last, headway, going well 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Army of Angels (9-2) at Windsor 1m lst stk (1) gs.
Fajr (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, ran on, just failed, 2nd of 13, hd behind Trafalgar Square (8-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
