behind, headway on inside over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden ovcer 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
behind, ridden 3f out, no headway final 2f
led over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, ridden and weakened
slowly in to stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on
A maximum field and probably the most competitive event of the evening. The winner of a handicap here last month, Hamlyn wasn't disgraced under a penalty on his next outing. He is clearly in good form at present and must go well. Pulse gained due reward for some consistent efforts here of late, when winning a similar event over course and distance last month. He goes well for his apprentice and is sure to be involved at the business end. However, he faces a stiff task with Sharp Hat on that running and David Chapman's evergreen nine-year-old is taken to gain revenge on these terms. He may have most to fear from Pure Coincidence, who shaped as though he was on the way back last time, while others to consider include Hagley Park, despite his draw and Cark, who will be sharper for his recent outing.
