tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
led, headed and no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced wide, with leader to halfway, soon weakened and eased over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and no headway final 2f
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Plenty in with chances in an open sprint but Hiccups has solid credentials and is just preferred ahead of High Reach, Queen Of Night and Weet Watchers. Lynda Ramsden's gelding has shown a consistent level of form to finish in the frame in three sprint maidens this term and doesn't look harshly treated on a mark of 72 for his handicap debut. The son of Polar prince shapes as though the step up to six furlongs will suit and the booking of Kieren Fallon suggests connections expect a bold show. High Reach has held his form well having had a busy campaign on both all-weather and turf and this pacey type shouldn't be inconvenienced by dropping back in trip but is a little more exposed than the selection and could struggle under top weight. Queen Of Night boasts some decent juvenile form but lacks a recent outing and is probably best watched on this occasion while Weet Watchers may prefer more ease in the ground having put up his best effort in the mud at Haydock last time.
