chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched left 1f out, kept on on pace
mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on final 2f
held up behind, effort 3f out, no impression after
chased leaders, kept on one pace final 2f
in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, quickly weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up behind, ridden and headway on inner over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, ridden out
with leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
A tough race to call and the admirably tough First Maite is a far from confident selection to return to winning ways today. Cryfield and Investment Affair along with Sarraaf and Mister Mal are others to consider as all are capable of a bold show on the pick of their efforts. However, First Maite is on a very lenient mark at present and is ideally suite by the way this race has been framed. The 10-year-old loves to weave his way through the pack and can be expected to swoop late and fast if the gaps open for him today. The fact that this track also seems to bring the best out of him is also a big plus for First Maite and he is more than capable of carrying his 7lb claimer home to victory.