slowly away, behind, ridden halfway, no impression
mid-divison, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden to lead halfway, edged right over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
led and took keen hold, headed over 4f out, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong
close up, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, never dangerous
with leaders, ridden well over 2f out, no impression final furlong
slowly away, soon chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed halfway, kept on inside final furlong
slowly away, mid-division until weakened from over halfway
slowly into stride, took keen hold and tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Game Lad is the most exposed runner in the field but should be good enough to land this modest contest, E Bride and Restoration look the main dangers. Tim Easterby's colt has performed with credit in both maidens and handicaps, and his most recent effort when second to Knock Bridge off a mark of 73 sets a decent standard here. E Bride has shown promise in maidens at Pontefract and Nottingham and there should be more to come from James Given's filly. John Gosden has a good line to juvenile form so his newcomer Restoration has to be given every respect. He is bred in the purple and should be noted for any market moves. Telegram Sam is from an in form yard and may prove best of the others, but if any of these deserve a victory it is Game Lad, who is given a confident vote.
