held up, ridden 3f out, no headway final 2f
wide in mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression
slowly into stride, soon recovered, chased leaders 5f
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden out
held up, hampered 5f out, soon lost touch
held up, headway 3f out, hard ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
soon led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong
Not a lot of form to go on but Doc Watson is given the chance to redeem himself after a disappointing run at Ascot. He was well supported in a hot maiden at the track but was much too keen for his own good in the early stages. Although there are some top stables represented here, the calibre of opposition does not look to hold much strength in depth. Sir Sidney certainly raced in decent company at two but was hardly fancied to do anything if the betting was to be believed. The BHB handicapper has him within 1lb of Doc Watson so he is respected on this occasion. James Caird has the services of Richard Quinn but his recent performances have been little to write home about. Adventurist hails from a shrewd yard and if there is any market support, it must be followed. The suspicion is though that he may need further than the mile in time. Should any of the youngsters fluff their lines, Loreto Rose is the percentage alternative. She has proved that she handles the surface and with raw race-fitness in her favour, she could be capable of lowering some loftier reputations.
