in touch, ridden approaching 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, switched right 3f out, headway to chase leaders, hung left 1f out
slowly into stride, always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
with leader, shaken up and quickened to lead over 1f out, ran on well
held up and keen, carried right 3f out, stayed wide until ridden and hanging left from 1f out
always behind
led, headed over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken
The Michael Bell stable have been quiet recently but they should land this maiden with Langston Boy, Tanforan and Davenport could provide most danger. The selection chased home Swift Oscar in a tough handicap at Lingfield earlier this month off a mark of 73. That sets a pretty high standard back in maiden company and he will prove very difficult to beat. Tanforan however has put in two excellent efforts in similar company over course and distance. His recent third behind the David Loder newcomer Twin Peaks could turn out to be very good form and he looks a big danger to all. Davenport displayed improved form here in December when just pipped by City Zone, he possibly needs to improve on that effort, but as it was only his second ever race he should be capable of further progression. Lady Hen should prove best of the others, but Langston Boy returns to maiden company with strong claims and gets our vote
