chased leaders, switched right 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and soon hung right, hung left inside final furlong, ran on
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden and led over 1f out, soon headed, no extra final furlong
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders halfway
close up, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, always in rear
slowly into stride, behind, headway under pressure 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
outpaced, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, soon outpaced, never nearer
An even less appealing race than the first division of the claimer, so only a tentative vote of confidence goes to Aguila Loco, who edges out Louisdale and Scary Night as first one to consider. The selection has been running well in defeat lately - having been tried on all three artificial surfaces within the last month. However, the six-year-old has arguably put in his best performances at this track and is well worth another try in this company. It is also worth noting that Aguila Loco hit form at this time last year and, as he arrives with a more solid recent profile than many of the rest, he is given the benefit of the doubt today. Louisdale Has been plying his trade over further in recent weeks and has just been short of the mark over a mile. The drop in trip is probably in his favour and any support for him should be noted with interest, while Scary Night is hard to get right and needs everything to go his way and others make more appeal. With the main one being Aguila Loco for us, to minimum stakes on this occasion.
