mid-division, ridden approaching final 3f, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden approaching final 2f, kept on
held up in rear, effort over 2f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, not much room over 1f out, soon weakened
steadied start, held up towards rear, smooth headway 2f out, ran on to lead post, cheekily
soon led, shaken up 3f out, stayed on 2f out, headed post
always close up, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
took keen hold, soon tracking leader, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
A cracking handicap for the track and Mr Mahoose, who has been tackling better company of late, can make the most of the ease in grade. Although only ninth in the Victoria cup, he wasn't beaten that far, and the fourth in that event Sea Star, has gone on to frank the form in good style at York. Nayyir, so impressive on his debut, when beating a solid yardstick in 75 rated Prince Tulum, doesn't look overburdened off 83. There is little to choose between him and the consistent Thihn, but he is open to more improvement than the latter and should confirm the form. Prairie Wolf will be better for his seasonal debut and should give a good account.
