prominent, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear division
chased leader, ridden and had every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, always behind
outpaced, soon pushed along, never a factor
made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
This is a very tricky maiden that may fall to Heaven's Walk, with La Motta and Abelard both capable of going close. Peter Makin's colt showed improved form when tried on the all-weather at Wolverhampton last month, just tying up in the closing stages when third to Future Deal. This drop to five furlongs could be ideal and he looks the one to be on. Irish raider La Motta is difficult to assess, but he did put up an excellent performance in a decent Cork handicap last time when finishing a close second, it would be no surprise to see this one plunder first prize. Abelard is from a powerful yard and wasn't disgraced last time when a close up third behind Dutch Key Card at Wolverhampton. Knead The Dough could prove best of the others, but Heavens Walk is going the right way and can take first prize.
