keen tracking leader, led over 3f out, soon ridden, headed 2f out, kept on
led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, led 2f out, ridden out
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, hung left over final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out and lost place, strongly ridden and rallied final furlong
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, soon one pace
outpaced and behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish
keen tracking leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and eased
The Showcase Handicap can go to Musawah. She ran a fair race on only her second handicap attempt when third at Redcar in June, and has been dropped two pounds for that run. The trip should suit - she could even stay further - and looks set to run a big race. Estimate is probably better at this trip than further, and if the first-time headgear helps, she can be competitive. I'm Magic also has claims based on her second at Salisbury last time and, in a tricky event, Blanco could improve for the step back in trip from his Carlisle third last time. Viente Siete is opposable on he has shown in just four starts, while Ziet d'Alsace is seven pounds higher than for a Yarmouth selling win, although she has been placed since from today's mark. To add further intrigue, Barry Hills runs Flying Ribot, who has shown some promise on the odd occasion. Private Benjamin cannot be ruled out also if putting his best foot forward but Musawah might just be the one for today and gets the nomination.
