chased leaders, ridden halfway, one paced final furlong
led early, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders
prominent, ridden and hung left over 2f out, one paced final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, one paced final furlong
soon led, headed over 3f out, led again over 2f out, driven out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
with leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, ridden in every chance final furlong, not quicken towards finish
Brian Meehan's Scholarship has the chance to atone for a recent disappointment against interesting debutantes, Zwadi and Emhala. Scholarship was sent off an even money favourite at Windsor for a better contest than this but ran a highly disappointing race. If he is able to reproduce anything like his debut third at Newbury; he looks very difficult to oppose. Zwadi is related to some quality performers in Duty Paid and Middle Park Stakes winner, Ballad Rock. The market will speak volumes today about the filly and the recent stable form must rank as a major positive. Emhala represents a yard that has had a fantastic opening to the season. Paul Blockley's debutante must be watched in the market for positive vibes. Straw Bear has a distinctly middle-distance pedigree and could be a player this time next year. Nessen Dorma is a cheaply bought gelding who hails from a yard who specialises in all-weather contests such as this.
