bumped start, soon chased leaders stand side, edged left over 2 furlong out, weakened over 1f out
close up far side, ridden over 2f out, hung left 1f out, kept on one-paced
chased leaders stand side, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
led far side group and overall leader, ridden 2f out, headed well inside final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden halfway, hampered 1f out, weakened well inside
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
behind far side, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
tracked leader far side, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
behind stand side
chased leaders stand side over 4f
led stand side, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on one-paced
held up far side, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken close home
held up stand side, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up towards rear far side, never dangerous, eased over 1f out
went left start, never on terms stand side
held up far side, never nearer
slowly away, towards rear far side, never dangerous
A nightmare of a race to fathom out as not too many can confidently be ruled out. However, Mick Channon has his string in fair form at present and Black Oval is only a tentative choice over the unexposed Missus Links and Chorus Beauty, who are worth keeping an eye on whatever happens today. So too are Beejay and Annie Blackthorn, who should find a handicap somewhere along the line. However, Black Oval starts the campaign on a very attractive looking mark and, with three previous starts already under his belt this term, his fitness may give him the edge today. Missus Links has a bright future and it can be guaranteed that she will also be one to keep on the right side of if she fares well here.
