made most, headed over 2f out, stayed chasing winner until approaching final furlong, no extra
took keen hold, held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner and wandered under pressure 1f out, not quicken
pressed leader, led over 2f out, in command over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well
soon tracked leaders, hard ridden 2f out, hung right and weakened 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
Like a lot of the stable's horses, Gerard Butler's Compton Bolter has not run up to his best this term and, with Godolphin's Naheef also out of form, it might be worth taking a chance on the fitness of Ovambo. Peter Makin's gelding has been off the track for the best part of two years but had been in good form prior to his absence and the stable is quite capable of readying a horse after an absence. Gerald Cottrell's Hawridge Prince comes into this in better heart than most but needs to improve again to trouble the judge. Foodbroker Founder has given little sign of encouragement this term but David Elsworth's horses are in better form now. He rates a bigger threat than the maiden Sadler's Rock, while Richard Hannon's Tizzy May has not won since his two-year-old days and again looks one to avoid. Lack of a recent run may be of concern to backers of Ovambo but in the absence of a viable alternative he looks worth a bet.
