held up mid-division, shaken up 1f out, ran on strongly to lead line
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out
keen tracking leaders on inside, not clear run, 1f out, shaken up final furlong and not clear run again, not quicken near finish
led, ridden 2f out, headed briefly over 1f out, fall out when headed line
towards rear, driven 4f out, no impression
prominent, ridden 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always behind
in touch, effort 2f out, every chance well inside final furlong, no extra close home
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in rear and keen hold, never better
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, soon one pace
We will take a chance in the finale with Mobo Baco, but Zafarshah, Voice Mail, The Gaikwar, Phred, Wind Chime and Best Before are all in there with fighting chances. Mobo Baco has also won over course and distance, and that win of last summer came from a seven-pound lower mark than today. If on top of his game, his chance is there for all to see and he gets a tentative vote. Voice Mail is a course and distance winner from just a pound-higher mark and, with Liam Keniry taking a useful three pounds off his back, can go well in an open-looking affair. The Gaikwar is also well-handicapped on his best form, while Ember Days is well handicapped on his best form of two years ago. Zafarshah is now back to near a winning mark and, with Kieren Fallon booked, watch the betting market for clues. Phred is also back to last year¿s winning mark, a similar comment applying to Wind Chime. Quantum Leap is always capable of running well in these types of races, and both Best Before and Sangiovese come here in good heart. As we say, it¿s a tricky affair, with Mobo Baco a tentative selection, given that he has done well with a low draw.
