chased leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders until weakened 4f out
pulled hard, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
pulled hard early, mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden and headway 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on
behind, headway final furlong, never near leaders
led until 4f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
ridden over 3f out, always behind
A horrible race from a punting perspective and only a minimum stakes play is recommended with Zarfasha, who is just preferred over Crusoe and Bella Pavlina on these terms. The last named has been mainly consistent in this sort of grade and may well be helped by the drop in trip. She has won her fair share on the All Weather over the last year, but it is has to be debatable as to whether this extended mile absolutely suits her. Crusoe has been a standing dish in these sort of races and has a habit of popping up to trouble the judge infrequently. He is one to consider if he is backed but he is not reliable enough to be recommending as a solid play. Neither in truth is Zarfasha, as he has the profile of a horse that should have won more times than he actually has done. However, is also fair to say that he would not be in a seller if it where any different, so, in the hope that Zarfasha can live up to his billing as the best in at the weights, he gets another chance to prove himself today.
Crusoe (IRE) 25-1 Chased leaders, led over 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 13l behind Tokewanna at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (E4) pol in Feb.
Bobering 66-1 Held up in rear, hampered 5f out, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 22l behind Fraternity at Southwell 1m app stk (H5) fbs in Feb.
Dark Day Blues (IRE) 25-1 Led to over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 6l behind Welsh Wind at Lingfield 1m sll (G4) pol in Feb.
Flite of Araby 5-1 Steadied start, took keen hold, held up and behind, switched right and headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Regency Red at W'hampton 1m 4f sll (G4) pol in Feb.
Key of Gold (IRE) 25-1 Towards rear, ridden and some progress over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 15l behind Buscador at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (G4) pol in Feb.
Zafarshah (IRE) 7-1 Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 1l behind Lakota Brave at Lingfield 1m sll (G4) pol in Feb.
Bella Pavlina 4-1 Held up, headway on outside over 2f out, never going pace to challenge, 4th of 11, 11l behind French Mannequin at W'hampton 1m 4f sll (G4) pol in Feb.
Lillianna (IRE) 50-1 In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 12th of 13, 16l behind Secam at Lingfield 7f stk (H5) pol in Feb.
Louve Heureuse (IRE) 8th of 13, more than 7l behind Arum Lily at Fontainebleau 1m stk sft in Oct.
Stonor Lady (USA) 28-1 Raced wide, held up, ridden over 3f out, never troubled leaders, 9th of 13, 7l behind Zaffeu at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (F4) pol in Feb.
