towards rear, ridden and headway on outside approaching 3f out, weakened over 2f out
pushed along and soon lead, ridden approaching 3f out, headed final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, no extra close home
led early, tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3f out, kept on final furlong
held up, ridden approaching 3f out, headway over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on well
prominent, ridden approaching 3f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden approaching 3f out, switched right over 1f out, never on terms
in rear, ridden over 3f out, some headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, never nearer
There are a few imponderables here and it is not a race to get too heavily involved with considering some of the fare on offer elsewhere on the card. Hans Christian, as one of the lesser-exposed types at this sort of trip, has to be considered as short list material judged on the pick of his form. His effort last time was too bad to be a true reflection of his ability and he can be given a saver option if the prices allow. Tora Bora will also go close if he copes with a mile, but his price is unlikely to be rewarding as an each way choice. So Mount Pekan may prove to be the value selection if he can build on his performance at Newcastle last month. He was always up with the pace on that occasion and relished every yard of the one-mile trip. He can take a race of this nature somewhere along the line and support for him today will be significant. Similar sentiments apply to Unfuwain filly Zaynaat, whose chances will increase substantially if there is plenty of give underfoot.
