held up in touch, ridden 3f out, weakend 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, switched left over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
held up in touch, switched left 2f out, short of room over 1f out, switched left and ran on well to lead close home (comfortably)
outpaced in rear, no impression
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra close home
with leaders, ridden 2f out, not quicken
led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong
pulled hard and held up in touch, ridden and switched left 2f out, led approaching 1f out, headed close home
held up towards rear, bumped over 3f out, ridden and went right 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish
An interesting maiden to kick-start a competitive day of racing at Salisbury and plenty of these look worthy of noting for future reference. However, the impeccably-bred Orchestration looked a sure-fire winner in the making on his debut and he is selected to get off the mark today. Moonlight Man and Treasured House appeal the most out of those with previous experience whereas support for either Free Trip or Goomer will be interesting. But the percentage call is to stick with Orchestration as the son of Stravinsky bids to enhance his sire's growing stud reputation. The Roger Charlton-trained colt showed plenty of dash before tiring on his debut but will be a lot wiser this time around. The step up to six furlongs should not be a problem for him and, with high numbers favoured on fast ground, he should make a bold bid from a good draw.
