made all, shaken up over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
held up and behind when pulled up lame 2f out
chased leaders, driven and lost pace over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up rear, driven over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never trouble leaders
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon one pace
held up, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong
tracked winner, ridden every chance over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
Arzoo is given a chance to atone for a recent defeat in a tight handicap in which Gallivant, Arctic Desert and Flying Express also have leading claims. Luca Cumani's colt has been in great form this season, with three wins and a number of other good efforts to his credit. His last outing at Haydock was disappointing but that was on soft ground. He failed to pick up from the back and Darryll Holland is sure to make more use of him here. Gallivant gets in on bottom weight but it is worrying the way she dropped out tamely in the visor at Salisbury, and she may be best watched in the paddock before making a commitment. Arctic Desert has just the one all-weather victory to his name but has been unlucky in running on hid last two starts in decent company. This smaller field will help and he makes some appeal. Flying Express has yet to recapture his juvenile form but has been pitched into a couple of big-field tough handicaps on the Knavesmire this term. He is another that cannot be discounted, but in a tricky little affair, we reckon that Arzoo can bounce back with a win.
