Chester Races

Dwelt start - raced wide - in rear - pushed along and plenty to do 3f out - ridden over 1f out - stayed on inside final furlong - never dangerous

Took keen hold - midfield - pushed along 2f out - ridden over 1f out - brief headway against far rail inside final furlong - no impression inside final 110yds

Raced wide - in touch with leaders - pushed along over 2f out - ridden and challenging over 1f out - weakened gradually inside final furlong

Led but pestered - pushed along 3f out - ridden 2f out - headed over 1f out - eased inside final furlong (trainer's rep said - regarding the poor form shown - that gelding was unsuited by the good - good to firm in places going on this occasion and would prefer a slower surface; jockey said that he felt that gelding had changed leads several times inside the final furlong - becoming unbalanced as a result; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)(op 9/2)

Held up in rear - waiting for room 2f out - soon switched right and pushed along - switched left over 1f out - kept on against far rail inside final furlong - never on terms(op 12/1)

Towards rear - pushed along 3f out - ridden 2f out - brief headway over 1f out - weakened final 110yds(op 15/2)

Prominent - pushed along and lost position before halfway - rallied over 2f out - ridden over 1f out - weakened inside final furlong(op 8/1)

In touch with leaders - pushed along 3f out - ridden and lost ground quickly over 2f out - ridden over 1f out - weakened inside final furlong(op 12/1)