held up in mid-division, mistake 5th, ridden 2 out, no extra approaching last
held up towards rear, ridden after 3 out, weakened 2 out
led, quickened after 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra
chased leader, challenged and led on bit before 2 out, pushed clear approaching last, easily
in touch, mistake 1st, headway 3 out, ridden and not quicken from 2 out
held up in rear, ridden and some headway after 3 out, mistake next, no impression
This would have been a more fascinating contest if the ground had been easier but as it is not then question marks hang over most of these runners. Bhutan has the best racecourse form and his effort last time out at Stratford was creditable under a large weight and if he can cope with the ground he is sure to go close. Agitando rarely runs a bad race and although he ran well last time out he is held by Bhutan on that run. Topweight Green Ideal has been brought on steadily by trainer Nicky Henderson and his run last time out at this track was commendable under the conditions. A 42-day absence is a slight worry but he may be the type who doesn't take his racing well. He is another who has yet to race on such a fast surface. Dance In Tune will be popular on a four-timer but his lack of a recent run is off putting though he has won a race on fast ground however this is a much better contest.
