tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, no extra approaching final furlong
towards rear, headway over 3f out, effort 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, not much room over 3f out, headway and effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no chance
held up in mid-division, headway 3f out, led 2f out, comfortably
held up in mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leader, led after 6f, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, headed after 6f, remained close up, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, one pace final furlong
A big prize on offer for this showcase handicap and it could go to Escayola, with Kristensen and Ravenglass fighting for the place money. The Willie Haggas trained three-year-old has had four races this season, and the last was the most impressive, beating Establishment by a very comfortable three and a half lengths, confirming that the handicapper hasn¿t got him in his grip as yet. Kristensen though will be a big danger, he has taken in some very good races this season including the Cesarewitch where he ran out of his skin to take third behind Landing Light. Ravenglass was well beaten in that Newmarket showpiece but comes into the reckoning here on his previous victory over One Off at Yarmouth. Top weight Archduke Ferdinand is also capable of running a decent race but Escayola is progressive and is the pick of the bunch.
