prominent to a ridden and weakened over 2f out
started slowly, almost unseated rider leaving stalls, in touch till ridden and weakened over 2f out
in touch, switched left over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
made all, ridden and quickened to go clear over 1f out easily
rear till some moderate over 2f out
behind, headway 2f out, ran on to be nearest at finish
slowly into stride, in rear and never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to go 3rd inside final furlong
rider lost stirrups leaving stalls, behind but ran freely to be in touch after 2f, weakened and eased over 1f out
This looks like quite an open race but Benbaun can follow-up his easy win at Redcar last week despite a penalty, while the others worthy of consideration include Kuringai, Danifah and Lady Killer. The selection hacked up last time at Redcar over a trip that clearly suits, and despite the hike in the weights, is sure to go close again. Kuringai could give the selection most to do, although there is a suspicion that he is still a little high in the weights. But he is tough and consistent and has been racing in good company lately, so could find this easier. Lady Killer is nothing special but could be good enough to take a place, although the ground could be against her here and any further rain would not help. Danifah is a course and distance winner and merits respect, while Only if I Laugh is worthy of consideration but could be better over five furlongs. This is certainly not an easy race to predict, but Benbaun is in great heart and is our choice to record another success.
