raced centre, slowly into stride, always behind
raced far side, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on
raced centre, with leader, ridden and every chance when edged left over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
raced centre, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
raced centre, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, swithced right over 1f out, stayed on
raced centre, chased leaders over 6f
led centre group, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced stands' side, always behind
raced centre, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on to lead overall, close home
raced far side, with leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
raced centre, always towards rear
raced stands' side, chased leaders over 6f
raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, led overall over 1f out, headed close home
raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
raced far side, in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace
raced far side, chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, no danger after
raced far side, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
raced far side, always towards rear
raced stands' side, prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on
raced centre, slowly into stride, held up, ran on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
reared badly in stalls and unseated rider, took no part
raced stands' side, slowly into stride, always towards rear
raced stands' side, always towards rear
raced centre, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
raced centre, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands' side, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
raced centre, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led far side, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led stands' side, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
raced centre, in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
The value has long since gone about Pedrillo becoming the fourth representative from the Sir Mark Prescott yard landing this valuable prize since 1988, so a chance on the ultra-game Impeller, who has dropped several hints that he has a big race within him and he can deliver on the promises today. Gatwick, St Andrews and Ice Palace are others that make plenty of appeal on this season's form, but are unlikely to represent anywhere near the early odds available about the selection, while Chinkara can also go well at a generous price for each-way players looking to cover a few bases. Conversely, a low draw makes the task ahead for Courageous Duke, Take A Bow and Audience a very difficult one, and they will need plenty of luck in running to gain a prominent early position. Back with the leading contenders: Pedrillo is a typically lightly raced type, whose trainer has plotted a canny path towards this contest. The 5lb penalty he picks up for winning a classified stakes at Hamilton was a necessity for race entry and should not unduly worry his supporters. More of a concern is his lack of experience in a field of this size and, from the middle of the stalls, there has to be the suspicion that he could be worried out of things as events unfold. Gatwick has been kept busy throughout the campaign and can usually be relied upon to give his all. Mick Channon, who went close with Checkit in this last year, has his string in top order and a bold again bid looks assured from his classy performer. The ground is a slight concern for St Andrews, as he will appreciate every drop of rain, should any hit the Cambridgeshire course before the off. Michael Jarvis has brought him back just in the nick of time and, assuming that last week's exertions at Haydock have not taken much out of him, he will be in there pitching when they bear down on the line. A longer absence for Ice Palace is of little relevance as she is sure to be turned out in top order by James Fanshawe. However, the daughter of Polar Falcon, who is closely matched with Flighty Fellow on these terms, faces a stiff test at the weights as she bids to emulate 2000 winner Katy Nowaitee in landing this for the fairer sex. Others make slightly more appeal. Especially when the huge prices that have been quoted about Impeller are taken into account. Willie Muir's charge is well suited to the hustle and bustle of these cavalry charges and has gone very well at this course in the past. The five-year-old also fits the profile of past winners, in that he has proved his stamina over slightly further than this. Therefore, with his stamina and resilience not in question, Impeller has the correct attributes for one that can spoil the party for those that have already booked their seats at another Prescott-inspired celebration party after this.
