held up in rear, headway 3f out, led 2f out, ridden out
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner and stayed on inside final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, not reach leaders
set slow pace, headed over 6f out, remained close up, ridden every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
slow into stride, in rear until rapid headway and led over 6f out, headed 2f out, weakened
The action on the Polytrack gets underway with an above average handicap featuring several progressive all-weather performers. They include Coolbythepool who bids for a hat-trick following two decisive victories at Wolverhampton over nine furlongs. Mark Johnston's charge should improve for the extra furlong and should give another good account off a subsequent 6lb rise if handling this quicker surface. Caroubier has been a consistent sort in the main and has place claims particularly with an in-form apprentice in the saddle but last month's narrow Southwell winner Dubai Dreams has more to do and may struggle off his revised mark. Cruise Director ran creditably behind the smart Pretence over a mile here last month but is far from certain to get this trip so the vote goes to Makulu. Brian Meehan's charge has proved well suited to both track and trip, winning twice over course and distance, and put up a fine effort when chasing home the potentially top-class Lundy's Lane in a valuable conditions event here last time. The son of Alzao looks capable of further improvement and can take advantage of this drop in grade under Robert Winston.
