tracked leader, led over 5f out, headed over 3f out, kept on one-paced from over 1f out
held up towards rear and always behind
prominent, chased leaders 4f out, kept on one-paced final 2f
in touch to halfway
towards rear, hampered by faller 5f out, unseated rider
held up in touch, weakened 3f out
in touch until weakened over 3f out
held up behind and never dangerous
led at good pace, headed over 5f out, soon weakened
held up behind, headway 3f out to chase leaders, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on one-paced
held up in rear, hampered 5f out, not recover
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, no progress from halfway
held up towards rear, some headway but never on terms
dwelt, held up behind, headway halfway, led over 3f out, clear final furlong, comfortably
towards rear when fell 5f out
mid-division until weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out
It could pay to stick with those with course experience in an event that poses some real problems for finding a reasonably confident selection. There are several handicap debutants in the field and many are attempting this trip for the first time. Therefore Zarza Bay is only a tentative choice to follow up his course and distance success from a fortnight ago. The three-year-old displayed a game attitude under pressure and held on well in the closing stages to finally rid himself of the maiden tag. He is set to race off a 5lb higher mark tonight and will again have to be at his best if he is to prevail. Fortunate Dave and Spectroscope could pose him the biggest threat.
