held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, was ridden and one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, was ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always in touch, led over 4f out, pushed out final furlong easily
behind, pushed along halfway, some late headway but was never near to challenge
dwelt and was soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, chased along halfway, was never a factor
towards rear never dangerous
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led, was headed over 4f out, soon pushed along, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
The Pen was most impressive last time and can follow up today at the expense of Fasylitator and Lottie Dundass. Pat Haslam's filly who is making her all-weather debut, came with a terrific late surge to beat some decent enough types in a Redcar nursery. Her previous efforts in a seller and a handicap also stand up to close scrutiny and if handling this fibresand surface she will be difficult to beat. Falsylitator put up a decent performance on the Polytrack at Lingfield early last month over the six furlong trip and didn't do too badly over a furlong further at Newbury next time. On breeding this mile trip could be a slight worry, but in this weak competition he should figure in the finish. Lottie Dundass is trained by Walter Swinburn who has just taken over from Peter Harris, and this daughter of Polar Falcon has to be considered on her most recent effort in a Pontefract handicap.So a very tough start to the card, but The Pen is progressing nicely and is given the vote.
