held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, hung right well over 1f out, staying on same pace when not much room inside final furlong
chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside last, kept on
with leader, ridden over 2f out, ever chance final furlong, kept on one pace inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, hung right when led inside final furlong, ran on
led, headed over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along over 4f out, ridden halfway, no impression after
A good conditions event to open the card which could go the way of the improving Mokabra, with the bang in-form Peek To Creak and Danesmead expected to give the selection the most to do. The Mick Channon-trained son of Cape Cross got to within three lengths of One Cool Cat at The Curragh last time - form which has subsequently been boosted at Group 1 level by the winner. Mokabra got off the mark in good style in a decent maiden at Newcastle in May but has simply found a few too good since then - a factor which may ensure that he goes off at a decent price with the likes of Peek To Creak, who is seeking a four-timer in the field. Danesmead is also better than he showed last time and will be very interesting if he is supported today. However, Mokabra may provide the best bet at the likely prices in a tricky opener for punters.
