held up, driven halfway, never dangerous after
with leader, lead 4f out, ridden over 3f out, cleared 2f out, easily
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner well over 2f out, kept on final 2f, no impression
took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind
slowly into stride, always towards rear
held up ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, headed over 4f out, soon ridden, weakened final 2f
soon chasing leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place
towards rear, pushed along halfway, never dangerous after
Raybaan has been knocking on the door of late and can get back recent losses, with Key Oneothree, Dalblair and Party Ploy expected to figure as well. Raybaan, drawn in stall one, was strongly fancied at Beverley three weeks ago, but could not cope with the finishing kick of Blackthorn and went down by two and a half lengths. It was not a strong event but it was the four-year-old's first glimpse of form this term and augurs well for his chance of making amends. He remains well treated on the form he showed to score at Redcar last July and should make a bold bid. Key Oneothree, placed a couple of times this season, is obviously not one of Mark Johnston's better inmates but could be good enough to merit place support, while Dalblair has the assistance of Kevin Darley, a definite plus point. Party Ploy is well treated these days and providing that he adapts to the shorter trip, is another to consider, but we will stick with Raybaan as the selection.
