in touch, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and no impression final 3f
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and slightly outpaced over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden and beaten
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
soon led, ridden and hard pressed over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
led briefly, tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
The market should offer the best clues to this race but Taaqaah has a chance to redeem himself at the expense of Cannon Fire and Woody Valentine. Taaqaah was sent off a warm order on his first racecourse appearance in a Goodwood maiden. That maiden was taken by Psychiatrist and with Marcus Tregoning's horse having a distinctly middle-distance pedigree, there is every chance that there is more to come today. Cannon Fire has no problems with the trip and ran his best race to date when finishing second to Cohn Blue at Chepstow. He was disappointing on a previous start at the track and may have something to find to trouble the judge today. Woody Valentine finished second to a useful type in Cusco at Sandown Park. He looks to be the pick of the Johnston entry. College Time hails from a shrewd yard and must be watched in the market for any signs of support. Wing Collar has been well held in both starts and more is required despite Kevin Darley's booking. We though will stick with Taaqaah to justify the long trip North from West Ilsley.
