Steadied start, held up last, headway on inside over 2f out, switched right and went between horses over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortably
Led after 1f, pushed along 3f out, narrowly headed 2f out, rallied to regain lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, just held on for 3rd
Raced keenly, settled 3rd after 1f, headway on wide outside to join leaders 7f out, pushed along over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, almost snatched 3rd near finish
Nathan sets the standard and ought to build on a promising return having been gelded, but it's doubtful whether we have seen the best of LUCKY DEAL so far, and he is taken to progress past his rivals having shaped well at Chester on Saturday. Koeman wasn't disgraced in a stronger race a fortnight ago, and can also make his presence felt.