There were three races yesterday under 5 seconds slow.
So for the Diomed to be 2.4 seconds slow does mean it has dried a bit, but at the moment I’d say it is still between Good-Soft and Good.
First sprint just now was almost 2s slow and 1st race over 10f was over 5s slow and the the Princess Elizabeth (same trip as the Diomed) was almost 1s slower.
Good to soft (good in places) seem a reasonable description and don’t forget there is a fresh strip a ground that has been opened especially for today so down on the rail (2 or three horses wide) is likely to be the quickest ground.
Ancient Wisdom 11/2 my main bet EW but just looking for a decent horse at a nice price it has to be Ghost’s choice… Voyage- 20/1 EW Paddy Power
Better odds elsewhere.
By Golden Horn out of a Galileo mare. .
Bred for the job.
Good luck
Jac
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When did they change the parade to a general free for all, as opposed to being in racecard order?
It’s a long time since they used to parade in racecard order down past the furlong pole, turn around and then canter/walk to the start by the side of Langley Vale Road.