behind, headway 2f out, ridden and lead over 1f out to inside final furlong, not pace of winner
lead to inside final 2f, soon weakened
behind, headway and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, under pressure 2f out, kept on but not paced to trouble leaders
chased leaders, effort under pressure over 2f out, not paced to challenge
held up mid-division, headway on outer 2f out to chase leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and lead inside final furlong, went clear final 100 yards readily
always in rear
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
behind, headway over 2f out, soon under pressure, never nearer
tracked leader, lead narrowly inside final 2 furlongs, soon headed and weakened final furlong
chased leaders, no clear run on rails over 2f out to 1 furlong out, never dangerous afterwards
started slowly, towards rear, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on final furlong nearest finish
This is hugely competitive so you pay your money and you take your chance. We stuck the pin in and it landed on Port St Charles, with any number of the others capable of making their presence felt. Given that high numbers have a slight advantage on this track over today's trip on the prevailing going, then the selection is drawn reasonably in stall seven. He was unlucky in running at Sandown four days ago and the policy of striking while the iron is hot could well pay off for connections. Old stalwarts like Further Outlook, Dancing Mystery and Seven No Trumps are still capable of making their presence felt, while Signor Panettiere's close second at Bath last time gives him a shout. Devon Flame's winning run came to an end at Goodwood last time but lightly raced, cannot be ruled out of going well again. As we say, it's tricky so good luck if you are having a bet and Port St Charles is a far-from-confident nomination.