held up, pushed along halfway, headway 6f out, led over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
never better than mid-division
prominent early, soon ridden along, finished tailed off
held up in touch, outpaced halfway, stayed on from 2f out, to go 2nd close home
led until ridden and headed 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly
held up in mid-division, stayed on same pace final 2f
held up mid-division, stayed on same pace final 2f
held up, headway and ridden to go 2nd with every chance 2f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 7f out, soon weakened, tailed off
in touch, took closer order 6f out, weakened 3f out
Fox John is given the tentative selection in the opening division of the bumper although Aide De Camp, Peggy's Prince and Dad's Gift are respected. John Manners' string have been in great form of late and Fox John can score on his third foray under rules. He was seen finishing well at Taunton on a recent start having met with severe trouble in running earlier on in the contest. Aide De Camp is a French bred and races in the colours of Sir Robert Ogden. Sir Robert is not known for precocious types and the market should give the best clue. Peggy's Prince actually finished infront of our selection on their last meeting at Stratford. He got outpaced on that day when the pace quickened and will probably be in need of much further in time. Dad's Gift is highlyflattered by the '2' against his name. He was a long way behind Flying Falcon over the rarely run trip of 1m6f. Silkwood Top has an interesting jockey booking. Fox John is given our verdict on this occasion.
