towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
tracked leaders, disputed lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, effort over 3f out, ridden and weakened voer 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden and switched right over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
led, headed over 3f out, ridden and lost touch over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly
mid-division, ridden and not much room over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, stayed on one pace final 2f
raced keenly mid-division, headway and in touch over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Taranaki is something of a seven-furlong specialist as he demonstrated when making a winning seasonal reappearance at Folkestone and followed up with a smooth success in a useful handicap company at Kempton. Although raised a further 5lb for his latest win, Peter Cundell's charge is still well treated on his best previous form and can complete the hat-trick. Sir Effendi shaped well on his return in a race that is working out well and shouldn't be far away but both Kirkby's Treasure and Supreme Salutation may be at a disadvantage from a high draw.