prominent, tracked winner over 5f out, ridden 4f out, pressed winner final furlong but not reach
towards rear, ridden 10f out, weakened over 2f out, never nearer
in touch, keen hold, headway to lead 6f out, ridden over 2f out, driven out
held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, kept on to chase clear leaders but no chance
mid-division, weakened 6f out
in touch, ridden 10f out, weakened 5f out
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching 1f out
prominent until lost place and behind after 6f
soon led, headed 6f out, ridden soon after, weakened 3f out
towards rear, ridden and headway 6f out to track leaders, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden 10f out, some headway 6f out, weakened over 4f out
O'Toole could provide the answer here ahead of The Sawyer, while a number of interesting newcomers have to be considered. The selection has run two solid races in defeat so far, including at this track and looks the stronger of the two Hobbs runners. His form is respectable so he gets the nod ahead of the well-regarded Towcester winner, The Sawyer, who looks set to play a major part in the race. The market should be watched with regard to the chances, in particular, of Victim's Chance, Philomena, Antonine and Where's Trigger, who all hail from good stables. However, we'll side with experience and select O'Toole.