held up in touch, effort on outside 3f out, soon driven and beaten
held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, soon no impression and beaten
led to just over 2f out, weakened final furlong
disputed 2nd, ridden to chase winner from well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure until no impression and well held final 150 yards
disputed 2nd, went 2nd 3f out, led just over 2f out, driven and stayed on well final furlong
This will be no cake-walk for Makhlab as he bids for the hat-trick here and a line through Tycoon Hall gives Rainwashed Gold every chance of spoiling the party for the connections of the likely favourite. Makhlab is also trying a mile for the first time and, although his pedigree suggests that it should not be a problem, he does have a little to prove. Therefore, Rainwashed Gold will carry the hopes of the TEAMtalk racing crew on the grounds of his experience and the likelihood of a slightly better price. Naahy is taking a big step up in class today and may just set the race up for a stronger finisher at this trip. Mubeen should also be given more respect than an outside chance as he has looked a much better prospect on a sounder surface.
