chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not pace of front pair
always behind, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not pace of front pair
led, headed over 2f out, ridden and quickened to regain lead over 1f out, edged right towards finish
with winner, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced from over 3f out
Front-running One Putra could steal this race from the clutches of Peace Offering and Chookie Heiton. This race represents a drop in class for One Putra and while he could not utilise his front-running role at Newmarket in top grade; this appears to be a much more feasible option on Saturday. Peace Offering should have stripped fitter for a run at Naas last month. The official BHB figures suggest that he still has a few pounds to find. Chookie Heiton won a listed sprint at Beverley over five furlongs last year. The veteran is taking his first bow this term so may be best left alone today. Jonny Ebeneezer makes his first run for a new trainer since the disqualification of David Flood. Bahamian Pirate appears to need softer ground. One Putra possesses plenty of speed and plenty of class and at the likely odds, he has to be a big player.
Chookie Heiton (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Stumbled start, mid-division, lost place well over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 13l behind Council Member (9-1) at Redcar 7f lst stk (1) gf in Oct.
Bahamian Pirate (USA) 5-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride and held up towards rear, some progress when not clear run over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 12, 8l behind Moon Unit (9-9) at Naas 5f lst stk (1) gs in Apr.
Jonny Ebeneezer 14-1 (9-3) In touch until ridden and outpaced halfway, switched right and kept on again final furlong, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Boogie Street (9-3) at Goodwood 5f lst stk (1) gd.
One Putra (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Raced stands side, tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Paradise Isle (8-13) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gd in Apr.
Peace Offering (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Moon Unit (9-9) at Naas 5f lst stk (1) gs in Apr.
Smirfys Party 6-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 9l behind Elms Schoolboy (8-11) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Mar.
Pawan (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Held up, keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 6l behind Phluke (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcap (4) gd in Apr.