never better than mid-division
in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon outpaced
led, edged left and headed 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
switched right, held up after start, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached winner
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
towards rear, some late headway but never near to challenge
chased leaders to halfway
mid-division, effort over 2f out, never near to challenge
mid-division, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
behind, never dangerous
took keen hold behind leaders, switched right 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
chased leaders, soon pushed along, outpaced over 2f out
switched right start, held up towards rear, not much room over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
A high draw is a distinct advantage here so it may be best to concentrate on the three next to the far rail, Bond Shakira, Lydia's Look and Petana, with the vote going to the first mentioned of the trio. In a race where very few have solid claims on recent form, Bond Shakira is less exposed than most and should appreciate the faster ground on her debut in a handicap. Lydia's Look and Petana are both well drawn but their recent form leaves something to be desired. A Bid In Time and White O' Morn are in better form than most of these and are handicapped to take a chance but are badly berthed towards the stands' side rail. Miss Wizz and River Lark are others worthy of a mention but, as we have said, a high draw is of such a big advantage over this course and distance that it would be foolish to look away from those drawn next to the far rail and, in particular, Bond Shakira.