chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up and behind, driven and outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
held up in touch, driven and headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
behind, outpaced 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final 2f, no impression
behind, pushed along and outpaced halfway, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, not reach winner
An interesting affair with Misaayef and Tango Cat likely to be mastered by Banners Flying, an encouraging second on his Nottingham debut in March. The son of Zafonic was noted staying on steadily on that occasion, and will improve for the step up in trip. Tango Cat looks to be going the right way as well, having finished clear of the remainder when chasing home another Hills inmate, New Orchid, at Newcastle last time. Misaayef and Merrymaker give Sir Michael Stoute two bites at the cherry and it would be folly to leave either out of calculations entirely, but Banners Flying will prove tough to pass.
