held up, headway to challenge 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, soon wandered under pressure, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders on rail, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, went 2nd near finish, not reach winner
held up, ridden on outside 2f out, never on terms
raced keenly, tracked leaders, weakened 2f out
dwelt, behind on rail, switched sharply left to outside halfway, headway 2f out, driven to chase winner over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
went right start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened quickly over 2f out
dwelt and hampered start, outpaced and always behind
led on rail, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
The three most interesting runners are probably Saharia, Jeannie Galloway and GRAND ZAFEEN and we'll opt for Mick Channon's filly who has the benefit of a run under her belt. The hope is that the daughter of the smart Majestic Desert will improve considerably for her first run beyond five furlongs, a trip that appeared to be on the short side for her at Kempton on her return. The handicapper has given her a chance and it's to be hoped that she can take it. Saharia is sure to be well supported as he makes his return with the yard going well and he's bred to make a better performer this term but there are mixed messages to be taken from his maiden form and there's always the possibility that he could be a false price. The form of Jeannie Galloway stacks up far better as she got the better of Horseradish (who was making his debut) last year and that one's been impressive this term and she's just 5lbs higher than when sharing the spoils in a competitive York nursery. Night Trade beat all bar a progressive performer at Warwick and should be in the mix again with Amenable and Transmit others to consider but preference is for Grand Zafeen.
Saharia (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Dec beating Barreq (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Unshakable Will (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 11th of 13, 17l behind Leviathan (9-1) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Grand Zafeen 11-2 (9-4) Slowly away, outpaced, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Kylladdie (7-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Jeannie Galloway (IRE) 8-1 (7-13) Chased leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, joined winner post, won at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Oct deadheating with Bossy Kitty (7-12), 12 ran.
Night Trade (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Led 1f, tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, edged right, edged left inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 10, ns behind Kajima (9-4) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Transmit (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Led, joined after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, rallied to lead again post, won at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr beating Magic Omen (9-3) by ns, 8 ran.
Transfixed (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 10l behind Subtefuge (8-11) at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Toga Tiger (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 21l behind Horseradish (8-12) at Chester 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Amenable (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, soon one pace, no impression final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Victoire De Lyphar (8-11) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.
Hot Spark 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, no impression from 2f out, 4th of 7, 7l behind Dance East (8-12) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
