tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, effort 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on final furlong until headed close home
soon chased along, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, chased along halfway, ridden, no impression final furlong
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, switched right, ran on to lead close home
in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
A tricky sprint handicap to get proceedings underway, and we will give the vote to Chimali, who can get the better of Silver Prelude and True Magic. Jeremy Noseda's gelding enters handicap company for the first time after just two outings so far. His bare form is nothing special, he showed promise on his only juvenile outing and then struggled to beat a 53 rated horse in a maiden at Beverley last time. However, he was very much in need of the run last time and is fully expected top make rapid improvement. At the other end of the handicap, Silver Prelude has got to be respected following his game victory over some seasoned handicappers at Newmarket last time. True Magic has been knocking on the door recently, finishing in the runners-up berth behind today's rival Treasure Cay at Carlisle and Enchantment at Redcar. Best of the remainder could be Lualua, but with vast progression expected Chimali is given the nod.