dwelt, recovered and soon chasing leaders, weakened over 3f out
prominent on wide outside, weakened over 3f out
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division, behind from halfway
made most to over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
pressed leader, led over 4f out to over 2f out, still every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, held up and behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on, n.ner
dwelt, soon in touch, led over 2f out to over 1f out, kept on
held up in mid-division, never able to challenge
steady headway from 3f out, led over 1f out, ran on
Not a race to get heavily involved in, especially if you were thinking of 'getting out'. For starters, it is very difficult to know what to expect from Frank's Quest on his first start for Gerard Butler. Any money for the ex-Irish horse would obviously be significant and he is entitled to run well enough in an open contest. However, fear of the unknown prevents us from naming him as our selection. Instead we will side with And Toto Too, who came into some form last time at Wolverhampton. Admittedly, two previous efforts here have been uninspiring, but over this trip and with excuses in defeat here last time she can win now she has a bit of confidence. Iloveturtle is also interesting. The gelding has come down the weights a good deal since his nursery bow, though is a bit of an unknown quantity on the all weather, doing well enough to be placed on his only start on the sand at Wolverhampton. Mark Johnston is not in the habit of sending his horses here for the travel experience, so expect a significant effort. Of the remainder, Proud Victor, Chandelier and London By Night make some appeal as contestants with place claims.
