steady start, pulled hard in rear, ridden and unbalanced 2f out, no impression
headway on outer 2f out, no impression leader over 1f out
close up, ridden and not quicken 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
pulled hard, led to 3f out, close up until weakened quickly over 1f out
close up, weakened rapidly 2f out, eased final furlong
soon ridden in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on
always prominent, led going well 3f out, ridden and kept on well until headed inside final furlong
prominant, pushed along 3f out, driven and close up over 1f out, 1 pace under pressure
in touch, challenged over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always prominent, taken to centre course straight, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
behind, ridden and headway from 2f out, stayed on final furlong near finish
Dahman, Chapter and Kharish look the three to concentrate on here and the vote goes to Dahman to improve and take the contest. Kharish finished a place and one-and-a-half lengths to the good over Dahman when the pair were third and fourth behind Oude at Newmarket in a decent maiden that sets the standard for this race. Of the pair, Dahman was slowly into his stride on debut but stayed on well and will appreciate this extra furlong and will also be much better for that run. Kharish had already seen the racecourse once before then and may not come on as much this time as the selection. Of the remainder, Chapter perhaps makes most appeal after a couple of decent efforts in defeat. Faster ground here will help him as will the step up in trip from seven furlongs and we anticipate more from him this time. The selection here though is Dahman.
