slowly away, behind, headway and switched right over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased winner, stong challenge entering final furlong, not quicken and held final 100 yards
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
always behind, pushed along and struggling halfway
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, close up over 1f out, one pace under pressure
close up until no extra final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
held up, effort and ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away and always in rear
made all, shaken up over 1f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong
The unexposed Chimali is given the benefit of the doubt against old campaigners such as Cormorant Wharf and Double M, whose improving days are now probably behind them but are still capable at this level. So too is Woodbury, who was close up behind Double M last time and does not much to find to reverse the form. Torquemada is another for the shortlist as he has a couple of good efforts over course and distance to his name and he could be dangerous to dismiss if he is in the same frame of mind that he was in when finishing third here last month. Eccentric, who races earlier on the card, will give a good indication to the strength of that form and it will not be surprising to see William Jarvis' charge supported accordingly if the portents look good. However, Chimali has proved to be versatile regarding his best ground and, assuming that he takes to this surface, the son of Foxhound could be very well treated off just 67 for only his second start in a handicap up to date.
