held up towards rear, effort on outside over 1f out, ran on one pace final furlong, never nearer
held up and behind, effort on outside over 3f out, never able to challenge
led to 5f out, weakened 4f out
always prominent, effort on inside to lead over 1f out, headed and not quickened final 100 yards
dwelt, held up and behind, headway 4f out, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch until weakened quickly over 2f out
took keen hold, chased leader to 5f out, weakened quickly over 3f out
in mid-division, good headway 4f out, effort to lead well over 1f out, headed over 1f out, every chance final furlong until not quicken final 100 yards
took keen hold, prominent, led over 2f out, soon headed and weakened over 1f out
An intriguing two mile handicap with plenty of the 14 runners having claims. Topweight Amigo has yet top prove that he stays this trip and is difficult to recommend even with Kieren Fallon taking the ride. The William Jarvis-trained Flownaway has won his last two starts but they have been at Southwell and the son of Polar Falcon has yet to show a similar level of ability on the Polytrack. Brian Meehan's Mystic Forest showed improved form to win a similar contest at Southwell on his most recent start and, while the return to this surface should not pose a problem, he faces a stiffer task off a 6lb higher mark. Gary Moore's Harik should appreciate the longer trip today having been running over shorter distances on recent starts on the level (good second over course and distance a year ago) and warrants respect but the selection is Sashay. Clive Cox's mare was a winner over this trip at Wolverhampton two starts ago and lost no caste in defeat off her new mark when fourth to Amir Zaman (2lbs worse for two lengths) in a slowly run race last month. The winner benefited from racing close to the pace that day and was probably flattered by his margin of victory under a good ride from Eddie Ahern. The fourth can reverse form here.
