always prominent, led 2f out, ran on
slowly into stride, ridden over 6f out, always behind
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, ridden and edged left 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, soon not clear run and weakened
led until headed 2f out, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, ridden 5f out, weakened over 3f out
started very slowly, always behind
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out
held up in touch, steady headway going well from 4f out, chased winner over 1f out, hard ridden and edged left inside final furlong, ran on
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out
Mick Channon's all-weather runners continue in good heart and William Tell can finally get off the mark at the expense of Red Sam and Forgery. Officially rated in the mid-70s, it is fair to say that William Tell has had plenty of opportunities but it is for punters to decide here if there is anything better than that on view. Red Sam has to be respected on debut for Michael Bell. Owner Terry Warner is not shy of a tilt at the ring if he fancies his chances and on breeding, the trip should be no problem. The well-bred Forgery could be a more obvious danger. Third in a soft-ground maiden at Yarmouth, there looked to be plenty more to come and Darryll Holland catches the eye in the plate. The draw has done front-running Nanton few favours while Valiant Act was staying on well in a seven-furlong event at Warwick and could improve for the step up in trip. There are likely to be a few winners coming out of this race and William Tell looks the most obvious to us on this occasion.
