led for 2f, stayed close up, pushed along from halfway, one pace under pressure and no danger final 2f
chased leaders, joined leader 2f out, led narrowly approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, stayed chasing winner until no extra final 100 yards
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased when no chance final furlong
held up mid-division, headway on outside from 4f out, hard ridden 3f out, soon no response and beaten
dwelt, never better than mid-division
in touch, effort on wide outside, over 2f out, edged left and not quicked entering final furlong, stayed on near finish
always in rear, no chance when bumped on outside 3f out
always behind
in touch, hard ridden and stayed on same pace over 1f out
dwelt, recovered to lead after 2f, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, close 4th, when hampered on rail final 100 yards, no chance after
started slowly, always in rear, tailed off halfway
behind, hard ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong but never going pace to trouble leaders
An interesting race that can go to Made In Japan, whose recent form suggests that he may be too tenacious an opponent for Golano and Peralandra; despite the son of Barathea being burdened by being set to carry top weight. Beau Artiste and Kristoffersen are others who are capable of getting involved in the shake-up if they hit the gates running and add a touch of intrigue to the framing of this competitive handicap. However, Made In Japan has come up against a couple of progressive sorts in his last two starts and deserves a change of fortune after showing a good attitude in defeat. His experience over the trip of a mile and a half gives him a slender advantage over Golano on these terms and, as the more proven stayer, Made In Japan is taken to add to his maiden win gained at the course on his first start last December.
