held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
pulled hard, chased leader till over 3f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, not troubled leaders
held up in touch, headway to join leader over 3f out, soon ridden, lead 1f out, ran on
led, clear 8f out, joined over 3f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, ran on
always in rear
behind until stayed on final furlong, never nearer
held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up, never troubled leaders
held up in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
Some real old rogues come into opposition here and Lazzaz is only a tentative selection to get the better of the frustrating Ipledgeallegiance, Mi Odds and Maggie's Pet. The selection is a game and consistent performer at this sort of level and is holding her form well at the moment. She goes well for today's rider and can gain compensation for some near misses if her front-running antics can draw the sting out of her rivals. Final Dividend also goes very well for his jockey and will not be too far away at the finish if he puts in anything like his best. But he has thrown in the odd stinker and is not one to take too short a price about. The same sentiments apply to Ipledgeallegiance, who is an extraordinarily hard horse to predict. But he too has solid claims of running into a place at least; despite his burden at the weights. Maggie's Pet appeals as another who could make this a test of stamina, but lacks the resolution of Lazzaz, who is just preferred today.
